The Tamil Nadu school education department has directed chief and district education officers to ensure that physical education (PE) classes for students in grades VI to XII are conducted consistently. This decision follows a review meeting led by school education secretary B Chandra Mohan. The department is also focusing on schools that do not fully utilize their playgrounds and has encouraged the organization of special coaching sessions for students interested in sports. While PE classes are part of the curriculum, there are reports of different subject teachers conducting these classes, which the department opposes. Furthermore, the department has requested district PE inspectors to provide information on schools that have excelled in state and national sports competitions. Despite the positive response from PE associations, concerns remain regarding the lack of PE teachers in many schools, with approximately 9,000 middle schools and over 500 high schools lacking qualified staff. The Tamil Nadu Physical Education Teachers and Physical Directors Association has urged the government to prioritize filling these vacancies before implementing new initiatives.