The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to give free laptops and computer tablets to students who pass the high school and intermediate examinations.
The beneficiaries would include students passing high school and intermediate examinations conducted by the UP Secondary Education Board, Poorva Madhyama and Madhyama of Sanskrit Education Board, Munshi/Maulvi and Alim of Madrasa Board.
The Government announcement is as per the decision taken by the State Cabinet yesterday.
CBSE, ICSE and ISC, besides students of recognised ITI and polytechnics, where the minimum eligibility for admission is high school or equivalent, are also eligible for the benefit.
Ruling Samajwadi Party had promised in its election manifesto to give free tablets and laptops to students passing high school and intermediate examinations from different boards.
