This scheme was launched with the objective of promoting digital education and providing online learning to children from poor and needy families, proving to be a boon for them. Under this scheme, free tablets are provided to students, enabling access to state-of-the-art software and learning materials.
e-Adhigam Scheme - Free Tablet - Introduction
The scheme “e-Adhigam (Advance Digital Haryana Initiative of Government with Adaptive Modules) scheme” was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Haryana, with the objective of promoting digital education and providing online education to the children belonging to poor and needy families is proving to be a boon for them.
Under this scheme, free tablets are provided to students, enabling access to state-of-the-art software and learning materials. This tablet is equipped with a Learning Management System, which is based on Personalized Adaptive Learning; so that children can access mock tests, complete their syllabus with a comprehensive approach/information related to their subjects. The device includes the vast content such as books, PDF, video/audio and other digital material. Along with this, assessment and testing tools have also been made available in it. This device has test material and apps like e-Pathshala, NORER, NCERT solution, free solution of NCERT subjects etc. to prepare for various competitive exams.
Free Android Tablets are the Property of Government: The tablet devices would be distributed along the lines of the library scheme. This means that all Android tablets will remain the property of the state government. The device will be issued to the govt. Upon passing Class 12, students will have to return it for online education.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
- In Phase 1, 5 lakh tablets were distributed to Class 10 and 12 students.
- Tablets for Class 11 students are distributed after Class 10 board exams.
- Tablets for Classes 8 and 9 will be provided in a phased manner.
Benefits
Tangible Benefits:
- Free Android Tablets – Provided to students in Classes 8 to 12.
- Pre-loaded Content – Tablets come with pre-loaded educational content, personalized adaptive learning (PAL) platform, and study materials.
- 2GB Free Data Per Month – Enables students to access online study resources.
Mode of Disbursement:
Tablets are distributed in government schools under the Haryana Free Tablet Scheme.
Frequency of Disbursement:
Tablets are distributed once to eligible students.
Free 2GB of data is provided every month.
Validity of Benefits:
The tablets remain the property of the Haryana Government.
Students must return the tablets after completing Class 12.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a student of a government school in Haryana.
- The applicant must be studying in Class 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
- The applicant must be part of the phased distribution plan as per the Haryana Government’s rollout strategy.
- Class 11 students will receive tablets only after clearing the Class 10 board exams.
Exclusions
- Students in private schools are not eligible.
- Students who fail to qualify for the next academic year will not receive a tablet.
Application Process
Students should check with their school authorities for further details on tablet distribution timelines and eligibility confirmation.
Note: The scheme appears to be implemented directly through government schools without requiring students to apply individually.