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Government Employees Eligible for Laptops up to Rs 1.8 Lakh, Retain After Four Years
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:34 AM
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Central authorities have approved a scheme allowing civil servants to receive laptops worth up to Rs 1.8 lakh, which they can keep after a four‑year service period.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced a new benefit for all central and state government employees. Under the scheme, eligible staff members can procure laptops priced up to Rs 1.8 lakh, with the cost fully subsidised by the government. The devices are intended to enhance digital productivity and support remote working arrangements.
Employees will receive the laptops after completing a formal application process that verifies their eligibility and the intended use for official duties. Once allocated, the laptops must be used for work purposes for a minimum of four years. After this period, the officers are allowed to retain the equipment for personal use without any repayment.
The policy aligns with the broader Digital India initiative, aiming to bridge the technology gap in the public sector. Officials anticipate that the scheme will improve service delivery, reduce paperwork, and foster a culture of digital adoption across ministries and departments.
Implementation will be coordinated through existing government procurement channels, and detailed guidelines are expected to be issued by the end of the month. The move has been welcomed by employee unions, who view it as a long‑overdue modernization step.
The scheme is set to roll out in phases, beginning with high‑priority departments such as finance, health, and education, before expanding to all other government offices nationwide.
Employees will receive the laptops after completing a formal application process that verifies their eligibility and the intended use for official duties. Once allocated, the laptops must be used for work purposes for a minimum of four years. After this period, the officers are allowed to retain the equipment for personal use without any repayment.
The policy aligns with the broader Digital India initiative, aiming to bridge the technology gap in the public sector. Officials anticipate that the scheme will improve service delivery, reduce paperwork, and foster a culture of digital adoption across ministries and departments.
Implementation will be coordinated through existing government procurement channels, and detailed guidelines are expected to be issued by the end of the month. The move has been welcomed by employee unions, who view it as a long‑overdue modernization step.
The scheme is set to roll out in phases, beginning with high‑priority departments such as finance, health, and education, before expanding to all other government offices nationwide.