Lucknow: The state govt will begin distribution of 25 lakh tablets to youth under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana from Sunday.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to initiate the distribution at a ceremony to be organised at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Nov 15. Sources in the govt said that over 50,000 students from Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur and Unnao will attend the programme in Lucknow.“This initiative of the state govt aims to provide educational resources to young people and also equip them to meet the demands of the digital age. The Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana was launched on Dec 25, 2021, to connect young people with digital resources. Since then, nearly 60 lakh tablets and smartphones have been distributed to students across the state under the scheme,” an official said.The scheme is open to students enrolled in universities and educational institutions affiliated with various state govt departments. These include institutions associated with higher education, technical education, vocational education and skill development, medical education, agricultural education and research, MSME and export promotion, empowerment of persons with disabilities, animal husbandry and culture departments. Students enrolled in central universities located in UP are also covered under the scheme.There is no income or age limit for eligible students, and therefore students from diverse social and economic backgrounds are able to access digital resources, the official said. “Govt believes that in a rapidly changing world, an understanding of digital technology, with quality education, is essential for the success of young people. Tablets enable students to conveniently access online study material, digital libraries, educational platforms, skill development courses and employment-related information,” said an official.
