Tue Jul 01 18:56:19 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the “Vetri Nichayam” program and celebrated the third anniversary of the “Naan Mudhalvan” scheme. “Naan Mudhalvan” has successfully placed over 3.28 lakh students in prestigious institutions, with 50 out of 57 successful civil service candidates benefiting from the program. The program has reached over 41 lakh students and provided hackathons and internships. The government will distribute laptops to college students and is launching “Vetri Nichayam” to provide crash courses to those aged 18-35 who dropped out of education, covering fees and offering incentives.

**News Article:**

**Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Vetri Nichayam’ to Upskill Dropouts, Celebrates Success of ‘Naan Mudhalvan’**

**Chennai, July 2, 2025** – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today inaugurated the “Vetri Nichayam” program, aimed at providing upskilling opportunities to young adults who have dropped out of education. The launch coincided with the celebration of the third anniversary of the highly successful “Naan Mudhalvan” scheme.

Speaking at the event, CM Stalin highlighted the significant impact of the “Naan Mudhalvan” program, noting that over 3.28 lakh students have secured placements in reputable institutions over the past three years. He proudly announced that 50 out of 57 candidates who cleared the recent civil services examination were beneficiaries of the scheme. “Your success is the success of ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ and the success of your Chief Minister,” Stalin stated, emphasizing the program’s positive impact.

The “Naan Mudhalvan” initiative has already benefited over 41 lakh students, providing access to hackathons, internships, and other crucial skill-building resources within educational institutions. The government will now extend its support further by distributing laptops to college students.

The newly launched “Vetri Nichayam” program will target individuals aged 18-35 who have dropped out of education. The state government will cover training fees and offer incentives of up to ₹12,000 for participants who enroll in crash courses provided by training institutions and private companies. The program prioritizes individuals from marginalized communities, including disabled persons, tribal communities, Sri Lankan Tamils, fishermen, and minorities.

“There is no need to go to any coaching centre for an upskilling programme,” Stalin emphasized, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing accessible and effective educational opportunities for all. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister P.K. Sekar Babu, and other government officials.

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