Vijay opens advanced electrical labs in 30 government ITIs

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay also visited the campus exhibition. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday inaugurated the advanced electrical engineering laboratories set up in 30 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state with the support of Schneider Electric India Private Limited during a function held at the Government ITI, Guindy, Chennai.

According to a press release, advanced electrical engineering laboratories have been set up in 30 government-run ITIs in Vellore, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Ranipet, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Madurai, Salem, Cuddaloruda, Cuddalore, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi and Erode districts at a cost of ₹ 5.10 crore. They are expected to benefit 9,250 students each year.

During the event, a memorandum of understanding was signed with the company to set up advanced electrical engineering laboratories in 40 more government-run ITIs in the state at an estimated cost of ₹ 6.80 crore.

The Chief Minister also distributed checks of ₹ 25,000 each to 15 students who won the 59th State Level Skill Competition, certificates of appreciation to 60 students who secured national toppers in the All India Trade Tests and appointment orders to 673 junior trainers.

He also visited the campus exhibition, inspected various infrastructural facilities and interacted with the students.

Among those present were Minister for Social Welfare Labor and Skill Development J. Mohamed Farvas, MLA Saidapet M. Arul Prakasam, Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar and Secretary Social Welfare and Skill Development K. Veera Raghava Rao.

Published – 29 Oct 2026 05:30 IST