CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday announced that the government has decided to implement new schemes to protect the welfare of teachers.

Some of the schemes are listed below:

* Laptops (Tab) will be provided to all secondary and graduate teachers.

* All teachers will undergo full physical examination once in 3 years.

* Those who implement government schemes well will be taken on educational tours abroad.

* Educational expenses for children of teachers studying higher education will be increased up to Rs 50,000.

The Chief Minister has also announced that these new projects will be implemented at a total cost of Rs 225 crore.

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