The Chief Minister announced that 25 lakh young people will receive devices under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the second phase of the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana in Lucknow on Sunday, November 15. According to India Today, the Chief Minister distributed 50,000 tablets to students and trainees from 300 educational institutions across Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur and Unnao districts during the event at Rashtra Prerna Sthal.
The Chief Minister stated that a total of 25 lakh young people are set to receive devices in this second phase. He noted that 60 lakh students had already received tablets during the first phase of the scheme. The government has set a target to distribute tablets and smartphones to two crore young people.
Adityanath announced a partnership with Infosys to provide students with free learning content through the tablets, which includes more than 18,000 courses. These cover subjects ranging from Yoga to Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech. He also highlighted the Yuva Sathi application, which provides access to various central and state government schemes such as the PM Internship Scheme and the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
The Chief Minister said the scheme, which was launched on December 25, 2021, aims to ensure that a lack of resources does not restrict the talent of young people. He added that the devices would support academic learning, skill development, and access to employment opportunities.
