e-Adhigam Scheme - Free Tablet

Description
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 & providing online education to the children belonging to poor & 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 & 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: 1. In Phase 1, 5 lakh tablets were distributed to Class 10 and 12 students. 1. Tablets for Class 11 students are distributed after Class 10 board exams. 1. Tablets for Classes 8 and 9 will be provided in a phased manner.

Exclusions
• Students in private schools are not eligible.
• Students who fail to qualify for the next academic year will not receive a tablet.

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.
• Tablets are distributed in government schools under the Haryana Free Tablet Scheme.
• Tablets are distributed once to eligible students.
• Free 2GB of data is provided every month.
• The tablets remain the property of the Haryana Government.
• Students must return the tablets after completing Class 12.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a student of a government school in Haryana.
2. The applicant must be studying in Class 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
3. The applicant must be part of the phased distribution plan as per the Haryana Government’s rollout strategy.
4. Class 11 students will receive tablets only after clearing the Class 10 board exams.

Required Documents
• School ID Card (Issued by the Government School).
• Class 10 Board Exam Marksheet (For Class 11 students to qualify for the next phase).
• Any additional documents as required by the school administration.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the e-Adhigam Scheme?
A: Haryana e-Adhigam Yojana: Free Tablet Yojana is a government initiative to provide free Android tablets with pre-loaded educational content and 2GB of free data per month to students in government schools from Classes 8 to 12.

Q: Who is eligible for the free tablets under this scheme?
A: Students studying in government schools in Haryana in Classes 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 are eligible for the free tablets under this scheme.

Q: Do students need to apply for the Haryana e-Adhigam Yojana?
A: No, there is no separate application process. Eligible students are identified by their schools, and tablets are distributed directly by the government.

Q: When will the tablets be distributed to students?
A: The distribution is done in phases. In the first phase, tablets were given to Class 10 and 12 students. Class 11 students receive tablets after clearing their board exams, and Classes 8 and 9 will receive them in later phases.

Q: Are private school students eligible for this scheme?
A: No, only students studying in government schools in Haryana are eligible for the Haryana e-Adhigam Yojana.

Q: Will students get to keep the tablets permanently?
A: No, the tablets remain the property of the Haryana government. Students must return them after completing Class 12.

Q: What content is pre-loaded on the tablets?
A: The tablets come with pre-loaded study materials, a Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) platform, and other digital learning resources to support students' education.

Q: Is there any cost involved for students to receive the tablets?
A: No, the tablets are provided completely free of cost to eligible students under this scheme.

Q: How much free data do students get with the tablets?
A: Students receive 2GB of free data per month to access online learning resources and educational content.

Q: Are students allowed to install other applications on the tablets?
A: The document does not specify whether additional apps can be installed. The tablets are primarily intended for educational use.

Q: Where can students get more information about the scheme?
A: Students can contact their school administration or education department officials for more details regarding the scheme and distribution process.