UP Government to Issue Over 1 Lakh Joining Letters by January 26
Lucknow, November 15: In a significant move to empower the youth digitally, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a distribution campaign for 25 lakh tablets under the Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme in Lucknow on Sunday. During the event, CM Yogi distributed tablets to over 50,000 students and trainees across Uttar Pradesh.
The Chief Minister revealed that these tablets come equipped with free study materials for over 18,000 courses, developed in collaboration with Infosys. The courses cover a range of modern subjects, from yoga to artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech, while also providing information about various government schemes at both the central and state levels. Additionally, CM Yogi announced that the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to issue joining letters to over 1 lakh youth by January 26.
Tablet Features: Youth Companion App and Government Schemes
CM Yogi explained that the tablets will include the Youth Companion App, which will provide information about government schemes such as scholarships, the Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana, PM Internship, CM Internship, CM Youth Scheme, and PM Mudra Yojana. With the support of Infosys, over 18,000 free courses will also be available. Young individuals can study subjects of their choice, including yoga, mathematics, artificial intelligence, deep tech, and more. The Chief Minister noted that Uttar Pradesh is producing over 200,000 graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) each year.
Encouraging Youth to Become Job Creators
The Chief Minister emphasized that the government plans to establish Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Economic and Industrial Zones in every district. An industrial city will be developed over 56,000 acres in Bundelkhand. Currently, 55% of mobile phone manufacturing in the country takes place in Uttar Pradesh, while 60% of electronic components are produced in the state. Before 2017, there were only 120 startups in the state; today, that number has risen to over 25,000. Under the CM Youth Scheme, interest-free and guaranteed loans are being provided to encourage youth to become job creators rather than job seekers.
Appeal to Youth for Voter Registration
CM Yogi appealed to youth who will turn 18 by January 1, 2027, to ensure their names are registered in the voter list. He stated that becoming a voter is a campaign to strengthen the democratic system. Allowing an ineligible person to vote undermines the rights of eligible individuals. Youth must understand both their constitutional rights and responsibilities. The Chief Minister asserted that the state now operates under the rule of law, not the rule of mafia. The expansion of security, investment, industry, and employment opportunities is the foundation for empowering youth. The tablets provided to them will serve as a tool to advance this change.