The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Tamil Nadu Budget: Vetri Skill Training Scheme to be launched for 13 lakh youth
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced the 'Vetri Skill Training Scheme' to provide industry-aligned training to 13 lakh youth. The budget also includes expansions for AI and robotics education in schools and retraining programs for mechanics to service electric vehicles.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led State government will launch the ‘Vetri Skill Training Scheme’ to provide industry-aligned skill training to 12 lakh college students and one lakh unemployed youth this year.
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