The initiative aims to improve technological skills among college students in government and government-aided institutions.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday ordered the sanctioning of ₹2,000 crore to implement the Vetri Laptop Scheme, according to The Hindu. The scheme was announced in the 2026-27 Budget to enhance the technological skills of college students.
A High-Level Steering Committee led by the Chief Minister will be formed to monitor the programme. The Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) has received administrative sanction to manage laptop procurement and quality control.
The scheme covers first- and second-year undergraduate and diploma students in government and government-aided colleges during the 2026-2027 academic year. Eligible fields include arts, science, engineering, polytechnic, ITI, medicine, veterinary sciences, fisheries, agriculture, and law.
Third- and fourth-year professional course students in government and government-aided colleges who did not receive laptops during the 2025-26 academic year are also eligible. Engineering students will receive laptops with Intel Core i5 processors or equivalent specifications.
