Free laptop distribution scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government: Difference between revisions

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*Recognized ITI and Polytechnics<ref>{{cite news|title=Free latops and tablets for UP students|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/free-latops-and-tablets-for-up-students-238574|accessdate=18 March 2016|work=Gadgets 360|date=2 July 2012}}</ref>
*Recognized ITI and Polytechnics<ref>{{cite news|title=Free latops and tablets for UP students|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/free-latops-and-tablets-for-up-students-238574|accessdate=18 March 2016|work=Gadgets 360|date=2 July 2012}}</ref>


20% quota for minorities and 21% for SC/CT students was also made in the final Free Laptop Distribution Scheme recipients list. This scheme was considered as one of the visionary approach of socialist government to provide an equal opportunity and to remove discrimination. Youth activist Ravi Nitesh views it as an effort where students in Uttar Pradesh received laptop at a time when many youths were not even able to see a computer. It is believed that through these laptop distribution, students would receive inspiration towards higher education and interest in studies with easiness of resource materials in soft copies and editing of their notes at a time when in India, enrolment in higher education (around 25%) was much lower than many countries (China 43%, USA 85%) and hence there was a strong need to frame policies that may encourage students to study, develop interest and understanding and getting enrolled for higher education. <ref>https://countercurrents.org/2018/11/19/educational-innovations-through-effective-governance-would-be-key-to-sustainable-development-goals/</ref>
20% quota for minorities and 21% for SC/CT students was also made in the final Free Laptop Distribution Scheme recipients list. This scheme was considered as one of the visionary approach of socialist government to provide an equal opportunity and to remove discrimination. Youth activist Ravi Nitesh views it as an effort where students in Uttar Pradesh received laptop at a time when many youths were not even able to see a computer. It is believed that through these laptop distribution, students would receive inspiration towards higher education and interest in studies with easiness of resource materials in soft copies and editing of their notes at a time when in India, enrolment in higher education (around 25%) was much lower than many countries (China 43%, USA 85%) and hence there was a strong need to frame policies that may encourage students to study, develop interest and understanding and getting enrolled for higher education.<ref>https://countercurrents.org/2018/11/19/educational-innovations-through-effective-governance-would-be-key-to-sustainable-development-goals/</ref>


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| 17 || Standard Accessories || Power Cable, Power Adapter and Charger, User Manual, Backpack etc
| 17 || Standard Accessories || Power Cable, Power Adapter and Charger, User Manual, Backpack etc
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| 18 || Operation Temperature || 0-55 °C  
| 18 || Operation Temperature || 0-55&nbsp;°C  
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| 19 || Battery Type || Standard Re-chargeable 6 Cell Li-Ion ( 45 WHr ) with min 3 Hrs backup
| 19 || Battery Type || Standard Re-chargeable 6 Cell Li-Ion ( 45 WHr ) with min 3 Hrs backup
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