Education & TechUttar Pradesh
UP Free Smartphone & Tablet Scheme (DigiShakti)
State
Uttar Pradesh
Type
Education & Tech
Start Date
25 Dec 2021
Last Date
Ongoing
Why this scheme matters now
UP Free Smartphone & Tablet Scheme (DigiShakti) is a Education & Tech initiative targeting Uttar Pradesh. Distributes free smartphones and tablets to youth enrolled in higher education courses (Graduation, Post-Graduation, Diploma, Skill Training) for digital empowerment Applications are routed through the official portal, so save the link for reference.
Uttar Pradesh residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.
About This Scheme
Distributes free smartphones and tablets to youth enrolled in higher education courses (Graduation, Post-Graduation, Diploma, Skill Training) for digital empowerment.
Required Documents
- ✓Aadhar Card
- ✓College ID / Bonafide Proof
- ✓Admission Receipt
- ✓Marksheet of Previous Year
How to Apply
- Is scheme me students ko direct online apply nahi karna hota hai.
- UP ke sabhi colleges, universities aur ITI/Polytechnic institutes apne enrolled students ka data 'DigiShakti Portal' par khud upload karte hain.
- Student ko apne college/institute me Aadhar card, admission receipt aur passport photo jama karna hota hai.
- College authority data verify karti hai aur portal par lock kar deti hai.
- Ek baar data approve hone ke baad, UP sarkar dwara zila star (District level) par tablets aur smartphones bheje jate hain.
- College me ek event ya distribution camp lagaya jata hai, jisme student ko SMS ke dwara bulakar muft smartphone/tablet diya jata hai.
Snapshot insights
Timeline snapshot
Launched on 25 Dec 2021
Documents to gather
Prepare 4 docs such as Aadhar Card, College ID / Bonafide Proof, Admission Receipt, ….
Pros
- Specifies 4 documents, making it easier to collect proof ahead of time.
- Direct application link is recorded so you can jump to the source notice quickly.
- Rolled out from 25 Dec 2021, so the timeline is clear.
- Tailored for Uttar Pradesh residents with localized support.
Cons
- Closing date is not listed yet, so keep following the official source for updates.
- Limited to Uttar Pradesh residents, so other states will need a different benefit portal.