Tamil Nadu Government to Install Thiruvalluvar Statue on JNU Campus in Delhi

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to install a statue of Thiruvalluvar, the famous Tamil poet and philosopher, at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. The government wants to honor Thiruvalluvar’s contributions to Tamil literature and Indian philosophy. By placing the statue in one of India’s top universities, they aim to spread awareness of his teachings among students from all over the country.

Thiruvalluvar is the author of the Tirukkural, a classic Tamil text made up of 1,330 short couplets. These couplets talk about values like honesty, kindness, hard work, and good governance. People across different religions and cultures respect his ideas. The Tamil Nadu government believes that his timeless messages can inspire young people today.

Officials from the Tamil Nadu government have already discussed the plan with the JNU administration. Both sides have agreed to work together on the statue project. The university will provide the space, and the Tamil Nadu government will fund the construction and installation of the statue. Authorities plan to complete the project in the coming months.

The move comes as part of Tamil Nadu’s larger effort to promote Tamil culture and language across India. Recently, the government has taken steps to showcase Tamil literature, history, and heritage in schools, colleges, and public spaces beyond the state’s borders.

Leaders from the Tamil Nadu government said that they want students and scholars from all regions to learn about Tamil Nadu’s rich traditions. Installing the statue at JNU, where students from across India study, helps achieve that goal.

This statue will also symbolize unity in diversity. It will show how different cultures and languages can come together in a single educational space. Through this, the Tamil Nadu government hopes to build greater respect and understanding between communities.

The project has received support from many scholars, students, and cultural groups. They believe this initiative will give more people the chance to learn about Thiruvalluvar and the deep wisdom found in Tamil texts.