Speaking on the occasion, the minister said Nambiyur Government Arts and Science College would function at a private land for the time being and soon a permanent campus would be constructed at a 30-acre site.
He said admissions for the new college commenced from today.
This is the second government arts college in the district. Two years ago, a college was started at Sivagiri.
District collector S Prabakar was present.
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