| Abstract | The Naan Mudhalvan (I am the first) scheme is an ambitious program
launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2022 to provide internships,
training, and mentorship opportunities to college students to enhance their
employability and entrepreneurial skills. The scheme aims to bridge the gap
between academia and industry, and enable students to gain practical
experience and exposure. The higher education landscape in Tamil Nadu is
dominated by arts and science colleges, which play a crucial role in
producing graduates across a wide range of disciplines in the humanities,
social sciences, and basic sciences. These colleges cater to a large student
population aspiring to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in
fields such as arts, languages, commerce, and pure sciences. However, one of
the persistent challenges facing arts and science colleges in the state is the
employability of their graduates. Many students completing their degrees
from these institutions struggle to find suitable employment opportunities
that align with their educational qualifications and career aspirations.
Keywords : Naan Mudhalvan Schemes, Training, mentorship,
employability and entrepreneurial skills.
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