Overview
- The state launched the second phase on Sunday, November 15, 2026, handing out more than 50,000 tablets at a Lucknow event attended by students and trainees from about 300 institutions.
- The government announced plans to distribute 25 lakh more tablets during 2026–27 with a reported budget provision of Rs 2,374.60 crore for the expansion.
- Officials said the devices will carry educational platforms such as Infosys Springboard, Adhyayan and Yuva Saathi to offer courses, AI-assisted learning and job-oriented content.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath linked the scheme to broader political aims by urging 18‑year‑olds to register to vote, repeating claims of 9.5 lakh government jobs provided and promising appointment letters by January 26.
- Analysts and reporters noted the scheme’s earlier phase distributed about 60 lakh devices since December 2021 and cautioned that the programme’s success will depend on measurable gains in learning and employability rather than device counts alone.