The Tamil Nadu government has mandated that all schools, including private institutions, must conduct physical education classes for students in grades 6 to 12 starting this academic year. This directive aims to address previous complaints regarding non-compliance, where many private schools reportedly utilized physical education periods for other academic purposes instead of sports. The School Education department has issued comprehensive guidelines to ensure that physical education is prioritized in the curriculum. District physical education inspectors have been instructed to monitor schools and report those that do not effectively use their playgrounds. Furthermore, the guidelines stipulate that schools must provide additional special sports training for students interested in pursuing sports outside regular class hours. This initiative also includes recognizing schools that have excelled in state and national sports competitions, emphasizing the importance of physical education in the overall development of students in Tamil Nadu.