Tamil Nadu Govt School Students to Get Free Shoes, Socks, Sweaters and Raincoats: 4 Tenders Worth ₹52 Crore

The Tamil Nadu government has issued four new tenders worth around ₹52 crore to procure free uniform-related items for government school students for the 2027–28 academic year. The items include shoes, socks, woollen sweaters and raincoats.

The tenders have been issued by the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation under the School Education Department. The initiative includes special raincoats and woollen sweaters for students studying in hilly areas.

₹37.24 Crore Tender for Free Shoes

A tender worth ₹37.24 crore has been issued to procure free shoes for government school students across Tamil Nadu. The shoes will be distributed as part of the free uniform-related items provided to students.

₹9.07 Crore Tender for Socks

Another tender worth ₹9.07 crore has been issued for socks to be supplied along with the free footwear provided to students.

Raincoats for Students in Hilly Areas

The government has decided to provide raincoats specifically for students studying in hilly areas so that they can attend school more comfortably during the rainy season.

A tender worth ₹3.32 crore has been issued for the procurement of 91,771 raincoats. The raincoats are required to be in a cherry-red colour and available in sizes of 28, 30, 32 and 34 inches.

The scheme covers schools in hilly areas across districts including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Dindigul (Kodaikanal), Dharmapuri, Erode, Salem (Yercaud), Kallakurichi, Krishnagiri, Namakkal (Kolli Hills), Theni, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupattur, Tiruppur (Valparai), Tiruvannamalai and Vellore.

Woollen Sweaters for Students in Cold Regions

A separate tender worth ₹2.42 crore has been issued to procure woollen sweaters for students in hilly areas where temperatures are relatively low.

The sweaters are intended to provide additional protection for students studying in colder regions.

Four New Tenders for 2027–28 Academic Year

The four tenders together cover the procurement of footwear, socks, raincoats and woollen sweaters for government school students. The move is part of the government`s efforts to provide essential educational and uniform-related items to students.

Further initiatives for school students are also being planned, including the distribution of improved bicycles equipped with features such as a helmet and a provision to carry a water bottle.