Himachal Govt to Gift Laptops/Tablets to 10,000 Meritorious Students

Shimla, July 31, 2025 – The Himachal Pradesh government will reward 10,000 meritorious students from schools and colleges with laptops or tablets. Each selected student will receive a ₹16,000 coupon to purchase a gadget of their choice. Students may opt for a costlier device by paying the difference.

A dedicated online portal will facilitate the process where eligible students can apply and choose from a curated list of electronic devices provided by pre-approved companies. Selected gadgets will be delivered directly to students’ homes via courier. The State Electronics Corporation has completed preparations, and the Education Department has requested time from CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to officially launch the scheme.

This merit-based digital aid, initiated in 2007 under the Dhumal government, was continued and modified by successive governments. The Sukhu-led administration has now revamped it further by empowering students to make independent choices through a transparent coupon-based system.