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Author :
Shilpa Nigam |
The Uttar Pradesh government is actively distributing smartphones and tablets to eligible students in 2026 under the Swami Vivekanand Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (DigiShakti Scheme).
Students can visit the official DigiShakti Portal to verify the eligibility and other criteria to benefit from the scheme. The scheme continues for the 2025-26 fiscal year till January 2026.
For registration, colleges and Universities are authorised directly to collect and upload students' data on the official portal.
No Direct Student Application: Students cannot apply directly, as eligible student data is uploaded by colleges or universities on the DigiShakti portal.
E-KYC Required: Students must complete e-KYC verification on the DigiShakti portal after their data is uploaded by the institution.
Eligibility: The scheme is for youth enrolled in higher education, technical, skill development, diploma, and nursing programs in Uttar Pradesh.
Distribution: Devices are given at institution-organised events, with students informed through SMS or official notices.
Students must confirm with their college or university nodal officer that their details have been correctly uploaded to the DigiShakti portal.
Check Your Status: Log in to the DigiShakti portal to track your verification status by selecting your university/board and college.
Complete e-KYC: If your status shows “Pending,” complete e-KYC using your Aadhaar details through the MeriPehchaan link on the DigiShakti portal.
Stay Informed: Regularly check college notices or messages for device distribution dates.
Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Enrolled Courses: Students must be currently pursuing one of the following from a recognised government or private institution in UP:
Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom, etc.)
Post-Graduation (MA, MSc, MCom, etc.)
Technical Education (B.Tech, M.Tech)
Diploma or Polytechnic courses
Medical, Nursing, or Paramedical courses
ITI (Industrial Training Institute)
Skill Development training programs
Academic Performance: Applicants must have no active backlogs and should have passed preceding classes with good grades.
Family Income: Annual family income must be INR 2 lakh or less.
Age Limit: Generally for students aged 18–35 years.
One-Time Benefit: Each student can receive only one free tablet or smartphone.
Students from government schools, economically disadvantaged families, and teachers in government educational institutions are the primary beneficiaries, with priority given to those who lack access to digital devices necessary for e‑learning and blended education.
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