| 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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