As India stands at a critical juncture in education reform, questions surrounding privatization, affordability, and equity have become central to the national discourse. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has reignited debates on the role of the state in ensuring inclusive and accessible education, with Tamil Nadu emerging as a unique case study. Known for its welfare-driven approach and high gross enrollment ratios, the state’s education policy contrasts sharply with the central push towa......