Delhi Free Laptop Scheme was launched by Dy. Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on 22 April 2022. Deputy CM starts Delhi Free Laptop Scheme by distributing laptops to over 5,000 specially-abled students of government schools. In this article, we will tell you about the complete details of Delhi Free Laptop Scheme.
What is Delhi Free Laptop Scheme 2024
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia distributed laptops and other learning aids on Friday to over 5,000 children with special needs studying in schools run by the city government.
The free laptop distribution initiative was carried out under the Delhi government’s Talent Promotion Policy through which children with special needs are provided support in the form of suitable aids, equipment and learning materials. Delhi Free Laptop Scheme covers specially-abled children under 21 categories and helps them enhance their learning capabilities and productivity.
To facilitate the children with special needs (CWSN) studying in Delhi government schools, Sisodia distributed laptops, tablet computers, sports kits and teaching aids to 5,322 children of Classes 8 to 12. Laptops provided to disabled students have requisite teaching and learning materials to streamline and ease the process of online learning.
How to Apply for Free Laptop Scheme in Delhi
This scheme was specially launched for specially-abled students studying in Delhi government schools to motivate and assist them in their studies.
There is no online application procedure for free laptop scheme, however the specially-abled students can contact principle or administrative official of their respective schools about the application procedure of the scheme.
What is a Specially-Abled Student?
A specially-abled student is an individual with a disability or special need that requires unique accommodations for education. This term encompasses a wide range of conditions, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and learning disabilities.
To support such students, education departments in various states & UTs, including Delhi, often implement accessible facilities, adaptive technologies, welfare schemes, personalized teaching methods to ensure they have equal opportunities to learn and participate in educational activities.
Delhi Free Laptop Scheme – Current Status
At present, the free laptop scheme in Delhi is not functional. The Delhi government may soon launch the scheme in the new session for the coming academic year.
You can return to this page to check detailed information about the relaunch of the scheme or can also visit the official website of Delhi Education Department at edudel.nic.in.
Need for Delhi Free Laptop Yojana
Dy. CM said that “Children with special needs are determined to learn but they often face challenges in different aspects of life, which hinders their development and restricts them from participating at the community level. The Talent Promotion Scheme is a small step by the (Arvind) Kejriwal government to provide support to the special children in our schools and help them enhance their productivity and efficiency”.
According to the minister, Delhi Free Laptop Scheme will surely help students with disabilities to lead a better life. Specially abled children are trying their best to learn and it is the government’s duty to provide every possible support to them.
Dy CM Sisodia mentioned that “Specially abled children must not feel left out at any cost. It is the vision of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that if nature has provided less resources and opportunities to any person, it is the government’s duty to provide them an equal platform and support them in every given need. We are just following his vision”.
Along with the distribution of learning aids to the specially-abled children, a special exhibition was also organized that showcased the work of these children studying in Delhi government schools under skill areas like art, craft, business blasters, pre-vocational and vocational.
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