The Uttar Pradesh government’s Free Tablet Yojana 2025 aims to bridge the digital divide by distributing free tablets and smartphones to over 1 crore students. Targeting Class 10, 12, undergraduate, and ITI students, the scheme enhances digital education and job prospects. With a ₹3,000 crore budget, it prioritizes rural, low-income, and marginalized students, fostering inclusive learning.
UP Government Rolls Out Free Tablet Yojana 2025 for Students
The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has intensified its efforts to transform education through the UP Free Tablet Yojana 2025, a flagship initiative under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana. Launched initially in August 2021, the scheme continues to empower students by providing free tablets and smartphones to bridge the digital divide and enhance access to quality education. As of 2025, the program targets over 1 crore students, including those in Class 10, Class 12, undergraduate programs, and ITI courses, with a budget allocation of ₹3,000 crore.
The initiative focuses on students from rural backgrounds, girls, and marginalized communities such as SC/ST/OBC, as well as those from families with an annual income of ₹2 lakh or less. By equipping students with digital tools, the scheme aligns with the Digital India mission, ensuring access to online educational resources, e-learning platforms, and skill development opportunities. Tablets distributed under the program come pre-loaded with academic content, including digital textbooks, videos, and interactive learning applications, enabling students to engage in self-paced learning.
The application process is streamlined to ensure accessibility. Students do not need to apply individually; their educational institutions upload enrollment data to the DigiShakti portal (www.digishakti.up.gov.in) (www.digishakti.up.gov.in). After verification, students complete e-KYC authentication using their Aadhaar card, educational certificates, and bank account details. Required documents include an Aadhaar card, proof of enrollment, a recent passport-sized photograph, a birth certificate, and a valid mobile number for updates. This seamless process ensures that eligible students, whether from government or private institutions, can benefit without bureaucratic hurdles.
The Yojana has already made significant strides. Over 25 lakh devices have been distributed since its inception, with plans to reach 35 lakh students in 2025 alone. Additionally, the scheme provides financial allowances for students preparing for competitive examinations, further supporting their academic and career aspirations. In 2024, 51,667 tablets were approved for distribution to meritorious students in primary and upper primary schools, with a focus on those excelling in Classes 8, 10, and 12.
The program’s impact extends beyond education. By providing access to digital tools, it fosters self-reliance and improves employability, enabling students to explore job opportunities and participate in the digital economy. The government has partnered with companies like Lava, Samsung, and Acer to supply high-quality devices with Android operating systems, ensuring durability and functionality for educational purposes.
Recent updates indicate that the scheme is part of a broader vision to make Uttar Pradesh a digitally empowered state. The DigiShakti portal also facilitates communication, sending flash messages about classes, syllabi, and government schemes)}^
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