THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that scheme for distribution of laptops for online classes will be implemented through KSFE.

The cabinet meeting has given the nod for the scheme. KSFE and Kudumbasree will jointly implement the scheme under the title Vidhyasree.

For this the KSFE will start a chit for Rs 15000 with an instalment of Rs 500 for 30 months. Those who join the chit and pay first three instalments will get a laptop with a maximum price of Rs 15,000.

4 per cent loan interest will be borne by the KSFE and 5 per cent loan interest will be borne by KSFE.

The chief minister added that the government will try to get subsidies from various government agencies, NGOs and various government departments for those students who buy laptop through this scheme, according to the chief minister.