Internet connections in Government Schools
▪ Tamil Nadu Government stated that the Internet connections have been provided to 20,332 out of a total of 37,553 State-run schools, and the remaining 17,221 schools would be covered
soon.
▪ The State government is also setting up 8,180 hi-tech labs at a cost of ₹519.73 crore, and 22,931 smart classrooms at a cost of ₹455.32 crore for the benefit of 46.12 lakh students.
▪ Internet connectivity at these schools is a joint effort by the Tamil Nadu government and BSNL.
▪ The step was taken to improve the technological infrastructure of government schools.
