34 students who scored high in their SSLC examination were presented with laptops. Yesterday, students with high scores in 2008-2009 SSLC examination received laptops from Transport Minister K.N. Nehru. The function was attended by Forest Minister N. Selvaraj and Collector T. Soundiah. As per the government order, 34 students who has scored above 480 marks were presented with the laptop worth Rs. 30,680. The only criteria was that the students should have taken Tamil as the medium of study.

The laptops distributed by the government for each district has got a camera and a DVD writer. It can be used continuously using an adapter through electricity lines and as well as for two hours using the batteries.