Tamil Nadu sanctions Rs 2,000 crore for free laptop scheme

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has sanctioned Rs 2,000 crore for the implementation of the Vetri Laptop Scheme, aimed at providing free laptops to students pursuing higher education in government and government-aided institutions across the state.

The government has issued an order granting administrative



approval and outlining detailed guidelines for the implementation of the scheme, which was announced in the 2026-27 state budget.

The initiative is intended to strengthen digital literacy, improve technical skills and provide students from economically disadvantaged families with better access to modern educational resources.