Government colleges to operate in shifts

Minister for Higher Education K Ponmudi told that Starting this year, government colleges in the State will follow a shift system to meet the increasing demand for quality higher education. It will be introduced in ten colleges this year. (In villupuram Aringnar Anna arts and science College, Villupuram)

While the morning shift would be from 7.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m, the evening shift would be from 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. "Even private colleges can apply for permission to introduce the shift system. More teachers will be appointed for the purpose,'' Mr. Ponmudi said.