Re-introduction of laptop distribution program by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz after an eight-year hiatus
📣 Punjab Government's Digital Education Revolution 💻
Get ready for a digital transformation, folks! The Punjab government, under the leadership of our newly appointed CM, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is stepping up its game in educational access and digital inclusion. Here's the down-low on two exciting new programs that aim to equip the youth with the tools they need to thrive in the technology-driven world we live in. 🌐
Let's kick things off with the Laptop Distribution Scheme. After an 8-year pause, it's back with a bang, providing students across the province (and beyond) with top-of-the-line 13th-generation Core i7 laptops. How cool is that? The scheme is central to Maryam Nawaz's vision to educate and empower the youth, preparing them for the future. 📚💼
So, what's the deal with this laptop extravaganza? Here's the lowdown:
- Laptops: 14,000 for Punjab students and 5,000 for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. 💼🌐
- Allocation: Students in Lahore Division will receive 14K laptops from various universities and colleges. 4K laptops will be allocated to students in other regions. 📚
- Application: An online portal is live to facilitate applications from students outside Punjab. Biometric verification ensures transparency and a fair process. 🤝
Now, on to the second big ticket item: Hunarmand Scholarship Phase-II. This program, launched alongside the laptop scheme, offers financial support to students pursuing higher education, with a focus on technical and digital fields. The goal? Empowering meritorious youth to access digital and educational resources across the nation. 📚💰
Here's what you need to know about this scholarship program:
- Recipients: 20,000 scholarships for students from the third to eighth semesters, as well as those enrolled in 2- to 5-year degree programs. 🎓💰
- Scope: Students in Punjab and other provinces stand a chance to benefit, aligning with the government's broader goal of educational equity across the nation. 🌐🙏
These initiatives, when put together, represent a powerful step forward in bridging the digital divide and empowering young minds through education and technology. So, get ready to level up, folks! 🎉🚀🚀
[1] Punjab Laptop Scheme Relaunched After 8 Years With Core i7 Laptops For Students
[2] 13th Generation Core i7 Laptops To Be Distributed To Students Under Punjab Laptop Scheme 2022
[3] Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches 'Hunarmand Scholarship Phase-II'
[4] Punjab Laptop Scheme: Counter-Terrorism Department To Verify Applications Online
[5] Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to Launch National Scholarship Program on Her Birthday
- The Punjab Laptop Scheme, which has been revived after an 8-year hiatus, will provide 14,000 students in Punjab with 13th-generation Core i7 laptops, marking a significant step in the Punjab Government's Digital Education Revolution aimed at education and self-development.
- In addition to the laptop distribution, the Hunarmand Scholarship Phase-II program will offer financial aid to 20,000 students pursuing higher education, especially in technology and digital fields, thereby promoting online learning and digital inclusion across Pakistan.
- The Punjab laptop scheme application process is centralized online, ensuring transparency and a fair distribution, as the Counter-Terrorism Department verifies applications electronically.
- The Hunarmand Scholarship Phase-II programme, launched parallelly, targets students from various provinces, ensuring education-and-self-development opportunities for the meritorious youth, thereby promoting educational equity and online education across the nation.
