- Haryana approves 5 lakh data SIM cards for students of Classes 10 to 12.
- Classes 10-12 students to receive free tablets.
- The initiative aims to boost digital education under the e-Adhigam scheme.
Haryana Student Scheme 2026: The Haryana Government has approved the procurement of 5 lakh data SIM cards for the students of Classes 10 to 12 to make digital education mandatory in the present AI-evolved environment. The official notification was released by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini after the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) conducted a meeting on Monday. The newly approved SIM cards will be used for the 5 lakh tablets that will be distributed among students of Classes 10 and 12. This initiative will ensure that students get access to technology-driven education across the state.
आज चंडीगढ़ में हाई पावर परचेज कमेटी (HPPC) की बैठक में प्रदेशहित से जुड़े कई महत्वपूर्ण फैसले लिए गए। इनमें कक्षा 10वीं से 12वीं तक के विद्यार्थियों के लिए 5 लाख टैबलेट और डेटा सिम की खरीद को मंजूरी एक महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय है।
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5 Lakh Tablets For Students To Boost Digital Education
To upskill digital learning among students, the Haryana government has announced that 5 lakh tablets will be distributed among students from Classes 10 to 12. The SIM cards will henceforth provide connectivity to these tablets and help with online study materials and other relevant resources. As part of Haryana's e-Adhigam (Advanced Digital Haryana Initiative of Government with Adaptive Modules) programme, the initiative aims to provide appropriate digital tools to students for their personalised learning across government schools.
Initiative Focuses On Technical Education
Reiterating the focus, CM Nayab Singh Saini said that the government wants to equip students with digital tools necessary for present-day education. To fulfill that goal, the purchase of 5 lakh Data SIM cards has been approved. Besides this, the government also focuses on improving the healthcare of the citizens across the state. Reportedly, 59 Advanced Life Support ambulances under the National Health Mission and other service-related works worth more than Rs 90 crore have also been approved.
Who’s Eligible For The 5 Lakh Data SIM Cards?
Students enrolled in Classes 10, 11, and 12 are eligible for the 5 lakh data SIM cards. The initiative primarily targets students in government schools. The SIM cards are meant to provide internet data for the free digital tablets distributed under the e-Adhigam (Advance Digital Haryana Initiative) scheme.