He removed the system of communal education started by Rajaji. He ordered to re-open the 6000 elementary schools closed by Rajaji. Moreover he opened 14000 new schools.

During first plan schools which were 21500 in number had gone upto 26750 during 2nd plan which crossed over 30,000 later. Likewise the admission of students also went up gradually from 25 lakhs to 33.8 and to 46.1 lakhs. During 3rd plan it was decided to admit 14 lakhs more students.

WONDERFUL SCHEME:-

There was the situation that the construction of schools , serving mid-day meals , appointing teachers were the duties of the government. Kamaraj wanted to change this and started a great revolutionary plan.