Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reportedly helped a differently-abled youth secure a government job within 24 hours of requesting employment. V. Dinesh approached the Chief Minister during an event at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Guindy, Chennai, on October 28, 2026.
According to reports, Dinesh communicated his request for a job through gestures. Vijay responded by assuring him of support. By October 29, Dinesh had reportedly received an appointment as a Workshop Assistant at the Government ITI in Thiruvottiyur.
The incident took place during a government programme focused on vocational training and employment. At the same event, Vijay distributed appointment orders to 673 candidates selected as Junior Training Officers and inaugurated advanced electrical training laboratories at government ITIs.
The programme also highlighted the state government’s efforts to strengthen technical education and improve employment opportunities for young people. The new laboratories are intended to provide students with practical training and industry-related skills.
Dinesh’s reported appointment has attracted attention on social media, with many users welcoming the quick response to his request. The incident has also prompted discussion about the importance of making employment opportunities more accessible to differently-abled people.
The appointment has become one of the widely discussed moments from the Chief Minister’s visit to Guindy ITI.
