Scheme Name: Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil (The World in Your Hands)
In Hindi: उलगम उंगल कैयिल योजना – मुफ्त लैपटॉप योजना
Launch Date: 5 January 2026 🚀
🟠 Tamil Nadu — Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Free Laptop Scheme
- Launched: January 5, 2026
- Govt distributing free laptops to college students (arts, science, engineering, medical, agriculture, ITI, polytechnic, etc.).
- Target: 20 lakh students in two years, with 10 lakh in first phase.
- Devices have good specifications (Intel i3/AMD Ryzen 3, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, OS, warranty, etc.).
- Laptops distributed via college/university lists (no direct online application).
Note: This is a state initiative by Tamil Nadu government, not a central government scheme.
📌 Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme – Free Laptop Scheme (Tamil Nadu Govt.)
Scheme Name: Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil (The World in Your Hands)
In Hindi: उलगम उंगल कैयिल योजना – मुफ्त लैपटॉप योजना
Launch Date: 5 January 2026 🚀
🌟 Scheme Overview (English + Hindi)
The Tamil Nadu Government has launched the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil Scheme to provide free laptops (मुफ्त लैपटॉप) to college students across the state. The aim is digital empowerment, digital literacy, AI skills, and increased employability for young learners.
💻 Key Benefits — लाभ
✅ Free Laptops for Students – Eligible students will receive laptops at no cost.
✅ Boost Digital Literacy – Students can access online learning, research, AI tools, and software skills.
✅ Enhance Employability – Digital devices help students develop modern skills needed for jobs and freelancing.
✅ Bridges Digital Divide – Rural and urban students both benefit equally.
🎯 Target & Phases — लक्ष्य और चरण
📌 Total Target: 20 lakh laptops to be distributed in Tamil Nadu.
📌 Phase-I: 10 lakh laptops distributed first.
📌 Budget: Around ₹2,000 crore allocated by the state government.
🎓 Who is Eligible? — पात्रता
Eligible students include:
✔️ Students enrolled in Government / Government-aided colleges and institutions.
✔️ Courses covered: Engineering, Arts & Science, Agriculture, Medical, Law, Polytechnic, ITI.
✔️ Final-year college students are prioritized.
✔️ Students admitted under certain welfare quotas are also included.
🛠️ Laptop Specifications — लैपटॉप स्पेसिफिकेशन
Each laptop provided under the scheme typically includes:
🖥️ Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 Processor
🧠 8 GB RAM & 256 GB SSD Storage
🪟 Windows 11 + BOSS Linux OS
📄 MS Office 365 Software
🤖 6-month subscription to AI platform Perplexity Pro
🎒 High quality laptop bag included
📄 How to Apply — आवेदन कैसे करें
🟢 No separate online application – Students do not apply themselves.
🟢 Colleges automatically prepare the beneficiary list of eligible students and submit it to the government.
🟢 Laptops are distributed directly via institutions once verified.
📞 Contact / Support — संपर्क
📌 Helpline: 1800-599-9000 (Tamil Nadu Govt. scheme support)