The Gujarat state administration operates the NAMO E-Tablet Scheme to support students in their digital learning journey. Through this initiative, qualifying students can obtain a high-quality Acer or Lenovo tablet for a nominal fee of ₹1,000. The primary goal of the NAMO E-Tablet Scheme is to facilitate access to higher education tools at an affordable price.
Launched on July 17, 2017, the program continues to exist in 2025. Each year, the government aims to reach approximately 3 lakh high-achieving students. Despite reports regarding distribution delays, official sources confirm that funding for the program remains allocated.
Current Status and Budget Allocation for NAMO E-Tablet Scheme
This program appears to be active primarily in documentation, with no recent official updates from the authorities. Portions of this content may now be outdated.
As of September 2025, while the scheme remains technically active with budgetary backing, there have been no recent official announcements, leading to perceptions that it is not being implemented on the ground. Past budgets included ₹252 crore for 2019-20 and ₹200 crore for 2022-23. To date, more than 3 lakh students have successfully received their devices.
However, a March 2025 report from Gujarat Samachar highlighted supply chain delays and fund release issues, causing uncertainty. The Gujarat Education Department has clarified that the initiative has not been terminated, though distribution remains pending in some areas.
The state government previously considered transitioning from tablets to laptops, though that proposal has not yet materialized.
Students encountering difficulties may refer to these resources:
Furthermore, the state provides a separate laptop assistance scheme to help students acquire computing devices for their higher studies.
First-year college or polytechnic students may apply via the official Digital Gujarat Portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in) or through their respective educational institutions. The tablets feature 2GB RAM, high-definition displays, and 4G network support.
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