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5 min read Aug 15, 2026

G.O. Ms. No. 89: ₹420 Cr Sanction for Smart STEM Labs in 2,400 TN Govt Schools

Official Gazette breakdown of School Education G.O. Ms. No. 89 allocating ₹420 Crore for state-of-the-art computer, robotics, and biotechnology laboratories across 2,400 higher secondary schools.

The School Education Department of Tamil Nadu has issued landmark Government Order (G.O. Ms. No. 89) sanctioning ₹420 Crore for the universal modernization of 2,400 Government Higher Secondary Schools across all 38 districts.

Key Provisions of G.O. Ms. No. 89:

  1. 1
    Infrastructure Upgrade: Every selected government school will receive 20 high-speed networked computing terminals, interactive touch displays, and dedicated high-speed optical fiber connectivity.
  2. 2
    Robotics & AI Curriculum: Integrated STEM modules designed in partnership with IIT Madras to train rural students in coding, electronics, and applied sciences from Class 9.
  3. 3
    District-Wise Allocation:
  • Chennai & Chengalpattu: 210 schools
  • Coimbatore & Tiruppur: 185 schools
  • Madurai & Southern Districts: 340 schools
  • Cauvery Delta & Central TN: 410 schools
  • Northern & Western Belt: 1,255 schools
  1. 1
    Maintenance Guarantee: Includes a 3-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) with mandatory 48-hour hardware replacement clauses to avoid non-functional equipment.

Citizens, parents, and School Management Committees (SMCs) can track laboratory rollout in their local school by referencing G.O. Ms. No. 89 with the Chief Educational Officer (CEO).