India, April 30 -- Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Tamil Nadu's Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, has announced that households across the state will soon be able to access high-speed internet at speeds of up to 100 Mbps for just Rs 200 per month.

The announcement, made in the Legislative Assembly, represents a major step in Tamil Nadu's broader digital transformation initiative. Responding to a discussion on funding for his department, Rajan outlined a series of measures aimed at enhancing digital access and equity across the state.

As part of the government's efforts to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas, Rajan revealed that 10 lakh college students will receive free laptops or tablets through the ...