CM Yogi Adityanath: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to roll out an increased digital empowerment plan in the state and will give 25 lakh more tablets to students and youth of the state. The second phase of Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana was launched at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on November 15, 2026.
25 Lakh Tablets To Be Distributed Across Uttar Pradesh
In the 2026-27 phase, the Uttar Pradesh government intends to provide 25 lakh additional tablets to eligible beneficiaries in the state. In the launch programme, 50,000 students from over 300 schools in Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, and Unnao participated. About 60 lakh youth have availed the benefits of the scheme in the last five years in the form of distribution of smartphones and tablets. Going into the recent phase, the total count of digital devices distributed till now is likely to have crossed 85 lakh.
Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Programme Centers On Digital Learning
At the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, the scheme was launched to enhance the ability of the youth in the field of digital resources and technology.The device shall be provided to eligible students of higher education, technical education, medical education, skill development, agriculture, vocational education and other recognised educational courses through this scheme.
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Tablets To Provide Access To 18,000 Learning Courses
One of the highlights of the programme is access to learning content via apps like Infosys Springboard, Adhyayan and Yuva Sathi. These devices will then give students access to hundreds of thousands of hours of learning content .
The government allocates ₹2,374.60 crore for the new phase
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet sanctioned purchase of 25 lakh more tablets in August 2026. The state government had budgeted ₹2,374.60 crore for this programme in 2026-27.The investment is aimed at scaling up access to digital devices among eligible youth across various institutions of learning and training in Uttar Pradesh.
Yogi Adityanath highlights opportunities for young people
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that youth should be given modern methods and schemes so that they can utilise their potential. The government has launched the scheme of tablet distribution for the students as part of its broader strategy to digitally connect the children with education. The program also is expected to provide students with access to online training, employment information, and self-employment resources.
An initiative towards a digitally empowered Uttar Pradesh
The 25 lakh tablets will further boost the state’s digital education initiative that is aimed at providing access to digital skill development, online courses, and student oriented learning applications through this connection. 25 lakh tablets will be distributed to the students. However, how effective students actually utilize these devices, as well as the availability of high-quality digital learning resources and access to reliable internet connectivity will determine their overall impact.
