Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves 25 Lakh Tablets for Youth
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to give free tablets to many eligible young people.
The Cabinet approved buying 25 lakh tablets.
The tablets will be distributed through a five-year government scheme.
Students and trainees in several types of courses can receive them.
They can use the tablets for schoolwork and online learning.
The devices may also help them find training, government services and job opportunities.
The state has set aside Rs 2,374.60 crore for the scheme in 2026-27.
Officials say the plan is meant to help young people build digital and employment skills.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved buying 25 lakh tablets for free distribution to eligible youth.
The devices will be provided under the five-year Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana.
Eligible recipients include students in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, skill development and other training programs.
The state allocated Rs 2,374.60 crore for the scheme in 2026-27.
Officials said the tablets will support digital education, training, employment and self-employment opportunities.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the plan; Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna described its expected benefits.
- What
- The Cabinet approved purchasing 25 lakh tablets for free distribution under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana.
- When
- The decision was reported on Tuesday, August 25; the budget provision applies to 2026-27.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The government says the tablets will improve access to digital education and training and connect youth with employment and self-employment services.
- Tablets approved
- 25 lakh
- Scheme
- Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana
- Scheme duration
- Five years
- Budget provision
- Rs 2,374.60 crore for 2026-27
- Eligible recipients
- Youth pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, skill development and other educational or training programs
- Procurement process
- Purchase orders will be issued to institutions selected through a tender process
- Intended uses
- Digital learning, online training, government and non-government schemes, employment and self-employment services
