Tamil Nadu will roll out the “Vetri Laptop Scheme” for college students with a ₹2,000-crore allocation for the 2026-27 academic year. The scheme covers first- and second-year undergraduate and diploma students enrolled in government and government-aided colleges, according to multiple outlets.
All four reports describe the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister (CM) C. Joseph Vijay ordering the implementation of the scheme. Free Press Journal adds that a high-level committee will be formed under the CM’s leadership for oversight. It also states that the initiative was announced in the 2026-27 budget and is designed to improve students’ technology skills in higher education.
The coverage broadly agrees on eligibility, timing, and the total allocation. Differences are mainly in added operational details: Free Press Journal mentions procurement and laptop specifications, while Business Line and The Hindu focus more directly on the order and the eligible student groups.
