Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay inaugurated 30 advanced electrical labs in the state on Wednesday in the presence of Schneider Electric India at the cost of ₹5.10 crore, which were set up at government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
According to an official press release, the initiative will be implemented at the Government ITI in Guindy, Chennai and will be able to train around 9,250 trainees each year spread across 23 districts.
40 More ITIs to Get Electrical Labs
Schneider Electric India and the Directorate of Employment and Training inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up similar electrical laboratories in 40 other government ITIs.
The project is expected to cost ₹6.80 crore and is expected to expand the existing infrastructure to enhance the practical and technical training capabilities, and enrich the students’ access to modern electrical equipment.
In the program run, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay provided training kits to kids enrolled in electrician and wireman programs, to help their hands-on training and enable their skill development.
Students Recognised for Excellence
The Chief Minister also gave a cash award of ₹25,000 to the winners of the 59th State-Level Skill Competition 2026, with a total of 15 winning candidates getting awards from the State Government.
He also congratulated 60 learners who acquired the 1st rank nationally in All India Trade Test.
“Vijay underlined the Progress made by Tamilnadu in performance after he noted that the number of national toppers increased from 40 last year to 60 this year. This raised the state’s ranking to second place nationally.
Appointment Orders for 673 Candidates
During the event, another significant announcement was made by Vijay, the senior training officers appointed by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) were 673 strong.
The programmes are based on the state’s vocational education agenda and its emphasis on facilitating links between industry and schooling and promoting the use of technical skills in finding employment.