Tamil NaduThursday, 29 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu opens modern electrical laboratories in 30 government ITIs with ₹5.10 crore support
The Chief Minister inaugurated modern electrical laboratories in 30 government ITIs across Tamil Nadu, set up at a cost of ₹5.10 crore with private support.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Chief Minister inaugurated modern electrical laboratories in 30 government Industrial Training Institutes across Tamil Nadu from Chennai, with a project cost of ₹5.10 crore and support from Schneider Electric India.
Key specifics
- Number of ITIs covered: 30 government Industrial Training Institutes across Tamil Nadu.
- Project cost: ₹5.10 crore for the modern electrical laboratories.
- Private partner named: Schneider Electric India, which supported the initiative.
- At the same event, 673 candidates received appointment orders for Junior Training Officer posts through TNPSC.
- A separate MoU was signed for setting up modern electrical laboratories in 40 more government ITIs at a cost of ₹6.80 crore.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu schemes and skill development, key facts: 30 ITIs, ₹5.10 crore, Schneider Electric India, 673 TNPSC appointment orders, 40 more ITIs, ₹6.80 crore. TNPSC may ask about the number of ITIs or the agency involved in the MoU.