Mayur Mahajan
आंध्र प्रदेश में छात्रों के लिए नि: शुल्क स्मार्टफोन योजना (हिंदी में)
To focused on a cashless transaction & promote digital India, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr Chandrababu Naidu (Government of Andhra Pradesh) has launched Free Smartphone Scheme for Students in Andhra Pradesh. Under this scheme, the government will distribute free smartphones to the economically backward students in the state.
The main objective of the scheme is to enable youth in the state to transact and connect digitally. The government wants to increase the digital literacy and make Andhra Pradesh a digital state through this scheme. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister is taking this initiative to fulfil the dream of Shri Narendra Modi of making India a cashless economy. There are many intelligent students belonging to the poor families who are unable to live up to their potential because of lack of financial support and resources. Hence, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to distribute free smartphones to such people. The smartphones will also empower people of the state with information and connect them to the world. The government has aimed to distribute Smartphone for 60 Lakh Poor students belonging to BPL families. State government of Andhra Pradesh took very good initiative for economically backward students and will provide them free smartphone
Benefits of Free Smartphone Scheme for Students:
- Government will distribute free smartphones to the below poverty line (BPL) students in the state
- This scheme helps to the economically backward students to connect with the world
Eligibility for Free Smartphone Scheme for Students:
- Applicant should be the resident of Andhra Pradesh
- Student must have valid identity card
- Students belong to below poverty line(BPL) are eligible for this scheme
Documents required for Free Smartphone Scheme for Students:
- Aadhaar card
- Student valid identity card
- BPL card
How to apply for Free Smartphone Scheme for Students:
- The registration portal for this scheme will launch soon
- Once registration portal is launched, applicant need to visit official registration page
- Then, enter essential information like name, address etc.
- Provide Aadhaar card number, mobile number and email id for verification
- After, students will get one-time password (OTP) on their registered mobile number
- Once verified, fill the details of institute/college
- Upload documents such as institute/college ID card and BPL card
- After the successful submission of online application form, a system generated application number will appear on the screen
- Take a printout or note down application number
References & Details:
- For more details about Free Smartphone Scheme for Students visit: http://www.aponline.gov.in/apportal/Index.asp
