Kamaraj who was deeply worried about the growth of education decided to induce the interest of public. The government took responsibility to govern , fulfill  the schemes for the growth of education. These were intensified during Kamaraj's period only. But public did not show their interest and direct involvement.

Right from 1956-57 free education was given to the children of elementary school teacher , police constables , head constables and the lower grade employees of government. It came to know in the next year that only 17% of students were not getting free education . To compensate this a scheme for free education to all was announced in 1962.

The revolutionary schemes and the services of Kamaraj in educational side attracted the public . Because of that there are no villages in the state without elementary schools. A high school for every 5 miles distance with modern amenities was constructed.

Apart from increasing number of schools steps were taken to improve standard of education also. To improve the standard number of working day were increased from 180 to 200. Unnecessary holidays were reduced. Syllabus were prepared to give opportunity to various abilities.