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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay approves Rs 2,000 crore free laptop scheme for college students

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the rollout of the 'Vetri Laptop Scheme' for college students, with the state government setting aside Rs 2,000 crore for the initiative. Announced in the 2026-27 Budget, the scheme aims to provide free laptops to students enrolled in government and state-aided institutions across a wide range of courses.