Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the golden jubilee of Jaygopal Garodia Hindu School in Chennai.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Jaygopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School organized its golden jubilee (50 years) celebration, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as chief guest and illuminating the institution’s history and future direction. The ceremony was attended by numerous distinguished personalities, including the state government, local MLA, school alumni and teachers. In his speech, the Prime Minister praised the school’s value‑based education, social inclusion and efforts to promote educational equality in rural‑urban areas, and emphasized the importance of innovation and digital learning under the National Education Policy.

Since its establishment in 1974, this modest initial institution has become one of the leading educational centres in South India. From the original ten classrooms, the school now accommodates hundreds of students along with extensive science, commerce, arts and technical laboratories, a library and sports facilities. The school has built its reputation through consistently high academic results, awards in national and international competitions, and active participation in social‑service projects. Many alumni have now become leaders in various professional fields, confirming the school’s quality and social impact.

The Prime Minister’s presence signals that the central government is prioritising the development of educational institutions in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister said that under the National Education Policy schools should have digital infrastructure, teacher training and …