CM Vijay orders ₹2,000-crore allocation to implement Vetri Laptop Scheme for college students

CHENNAI Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday (November 7, 2026) ordered the sanctioning of ₹2,000 crore to implement the Vetri Laptop Scheme with the objective to enhance the technological skills of college students.

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