Tamil Puthalvan Scheme
தமிழ்ப்புதல்வன்
"Laptop scheme for meritorious government college students"
Beneficiaries
5,89,334 students
5,40,511 மாணவர்கள்
Free laptops provided to male students studying in government arts & science colleges and polytechnics.
Budget / Funding
ரூ615.61 Cr
State-funded
Implementation
M.K. Stalin
Launched 2024
Chief Minister Report Card
M.K. Stalin
2021-2026 governance period
69
Schemes
31
Milestones
5YRS
Dravida Model
Featured Achievement
Tamil Puthalvan Scheme
Year
2024
Budget
ரூ615.61 Cr
Status
active
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STAR 3.0 Digital Registration Platform
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E-Vaadagei (E-Lease)
Digital registration of lease agreements for tenant farmers to secure their cultivation rights.
Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam
Loans up to Rs 3 lakh with capital subsidy and interest rebate, plus skill training
Executive Summary
The Tamil Puthalvan scheme provides free laptops to male students enrolled in government arts & science colleges and polytechnics. This complements the Pudhumai Penn scheme for girls, ensuring digital equity in higher education. Over 5.89 lakh students have benefited.
தமிழ்ப்புதல்வன் திட்டம் அரசு கலை மற்றும் அறிவியல் கல்லூரிகள் மற்றும் பாலிடெக்னிக்குகளில் படிக்கும் ஆண் மாணவர்களுக்கு இலவச மடிக்கணினி வழங்குகிறது. 5.89 லட்சத்திற்கும் அதிகமான மாணவர்கள் பயன்பெற்றுள்ளனர்.
Historical Context
- Jurisdictionstate
- Launch VenueCoimbatore
- CategoryEducationகல்வி
- Tagslaptop, higher education, boys, digital access, scholarship, education, digital
Resources & Verification
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