e-Adhigam Scheme - Free Tablet
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
This scheme was launched with objective of promoting digital education & providing online learning to children from poor & needy families, proving to be a boon for them. Under this scheme, free tablets are provided to students, enabling access to state-of-the-art software & learning materials.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a student of a government school in Haryana. 1. The applicant must be studying in Class 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. 1. The applicant must be part of the phased distribution plan as per the Haryana Government’s rollout strategy. 1. Class 11 students will receive tablets only after clearing the Class 10 board exams.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- Students should check with their school authorities for further details on tablet distribution timelines and eligibility confirmation. Note: The scheme appears to be implemented directly through government schools without requiring students to apply individually .
Required Documents
- School ID Card (Issued by the Government School).
- Class 10 Board Exam Marksheet (For Class 11 students to qualify for the next phase).
- Any additional documents as required by the school administration.
FAQs
What is the e-Adhigam Scheme?
Haryana e-Adhigam Yojana: Free Tablet Yojana is a government initiative to provide free Android tablets with pre-loaded educational content and 2GB of free data per month to students in government schools from Classes 8 to 12.
Who is eligible for the free tablets under this scheme?
Students studying in government schools in Haryana in Classes 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 are eligible for the free tablets under this scheme.
Do students need to apply for the Haryana e-Adhigam Yojana?
No, there is no separate application process. Eligible students are identified by their schools, and tablets are distributed directly by the government.
When will the tablets be distributed to students?
The distribution is done in phases. In the first phase, tablets were given to Class 10 and 12 students. Class 11 students receive tablets after clearing their board exams, and Classes 8 and 9 will receive them in later phases.
Are private school students eligible for this scheme?
No, only students studying in government schools in Haryana are eligible for the Haryana e-Adhigam Yojana.
Will students get to keep the tablets permanently?
No, the tablets remain the property of the Haryana government. Students must return them after completing Class 12.
What content is pre-loaded on the tablets?
The tablets come with pre-loaded study materials, a Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) platform, and other digital learning resources to support students’ education.
Is there any cost involved for students to receive the tablets?
No, the tablets are provided completely free of cost to eligible students under this scheme.
How much free data do students get with the tablets?
Students receive 2GB of free data per month to access online learning resources and educational content.
Are students allowed to install other applications on the tablets?
The document does not specify whether additional apps can be installed. The tablets are primarily intended for educational use.
Where can students get more information about the scheme?
Students can contact their school administration or education department officials for more details regarding the scheme and distribution process.