SchemesSaturday, 7 November 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu launches Vetri Laptop Scheme with ₹2,000 crore allocation for college students
On November 7, 2026, Tamil Nadu sanctioned ₹2,000 crore for the Vetri Laptop Scheme for eligible students in government and government-aided colleges.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On November 7, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay ordered ₹2,000 crore for the Vetri Laptop Scheme, which was announced in the Budget 2026-27 for college students in government and government-aided colleges.
Key specifics
- The scheme has an administrative sanction of ₹2,000 crore.
- A High-Level Steering Committee will be headed by the Chief Minister.
- ELCOT has been given the task of procuring laptops and ensuring quality control.
- First- and second-year UG and diploma students in the 2026-27 academic year are eligible.
- Engineering students will get laptops with Intel Core i5 processors or equivalent specifications.
Exam lens
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