Free Laptop Program in Tamil Nadu 2025: Students Expected to Receive Laptops from January 5th
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government 's free laptop program for students is expected to launch on January 5, 2025. According to official sources, the recipients for the first phase have already been finalized. The flagship initiative, announced in the Tamil Nadu budget for 2025 , aims to improve digital access, bridge the technology gap among students, and prepare young people for AI-driven careers . 2,000 Crore Rupees Budget for 20 Lakh Students The state government has allocated 2,000 crore rupees to distribute 20 lakh laptops over the next two years. In the first phase, nearly 10 lakh final-year students will receive laptops. Students pursuing the following courses at government and government-aided colleges are eligible: Arts and Science Engineering Medicine Law Agriculture Polytechnic Priority for Beneficiaries of Social Programs Officials stated that most of the beneficiaries have been selected from students already benefiting from the Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan sche...
