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Odisha launches 2026 laptop scheme: Rs 30,000 laptops for 15,000 students, applications close Nov 19
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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The Odisha government will award laptops worth ₹30,000 each to 15,000 eligible students under its 2026 scheme, with applications accepted until November 19.
The state of Odisha has announced a new laptop distribution programme for 2026, targeting 15,000 students across the state. Each beneficiary will receive a laptop valued at ₹30,000, aimed at strengthening digital learning in schools and colleges.
Eligibility criteria focus on students from government‑aided institutions who have secured a minimum academic performance as defined by the education department. Applications must be submitted online through the official portal, and the deadline for submissions is 19 November.
The scheme is part of Odisha's broader effort to bridge the digital divide and improve educational outcomes. Officials expect the laptops to facilitate online coursework, research, and skill‑building activities, thereby enhancing the overall quality of education in the state.
Eligibility criteria focus on students from government‑aided institutions who have secured a minimum academic performance as defined by the education department. Applications must be submitted online through the official portal, and the deadline for submissions is 19 November.
The scheme is part of Odisha's broader effort to bridge the digital divide and improve educational outcomes. Officials expect the laptops to facilitate online coursework, research, and skill‑building activities, thereby enhancing the overall quality of education in the state.