Punjab CM Captain Amrinder Singh
Punjab CM Captain Amrinder Singh launched the second phase of ‘Punjab Smart Connect Scheme’ Friday.
In the second phase of the scheme, another 80,000 smart phones will be distributed to class 12 students of government schools. With the launch of the second phase, phones were distributed at 845 schools by various ministers and MLAs across the state.
The CM also announced that the remaining 45,443 smart phones of the total targeted 1,75,443 would be provided to students by the end of this month, to fulfill the government’s commitment to strengthen the digital infrastructure in schools. The CM said that the closure of industries due to Covid-19 outbreak has delayed the process of distribution of phones.
Updated Dec 19, 2020 | 11:10 IST
To facilitate e-learning in government schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh distributed smartphones to another 80,000 class 12 students of government schools. Punjab CM provides smartphones to 80,000 govt school student | Photo Credit: Representative Image
To facilitate e-learning in government schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday virtually launched the second phase of the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme which is marked by the distribution of smartphones to another 80,000 class 12 students of government schools. On behalf of my government, I am happy to announce the distribution of smartphones to another 80,000 class 12 students of government schools in phase-II, after the successful digital empowerment of 50,000 students in the 1st phase, Singh said on his official Twitter handle.
Punjab CM launches phase-ll of Smart Connect Scheme ANI | Updated: Dec 18, 2020 22:03 IST
Mohali (Punjab) [India], December 18 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh launched the second phase of the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme through virtual mode on Friday. It is an initiative to facilitate seamless e-learning in government schools amid Covid-19 pandemic.
The event was marked by the distribution of smartphones to 80,000 class 12 students of government schools in the state. The smartphones were distributed at 845 schools by various ministers, MLAs and other dignitaries across the state. Also, 877 tablets were provided to students of 22 senior secondary schools.
Addressing the students, chief minister said, When the PunjabCongress promised smartphones in its manifesto, nobody knew these phones would become so vital for students due to the COVID pandemic. I want Punjab s youngsters to be abreast with the latest technological
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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (at centre) on Friday virtually launched the second phase of the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme . (Image Courtesy: Amarinder Singh s Twitter page)
Punjab CM provides smartphones to 80,000 govt school students to facilitate e-learning ANI | Updated: Dec 18, 2020 20:21 IST
Chandigarh [India], December 18 (ANI): To facilitate e-learning in government schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday virtually launched the second phase of the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme which is marked by the distribution of smartphones to another 80,000 class 12 students of government schools. On behalf of my government, I am happy to announce the distribution of smartphones to another 80,000 class 12 students of government schools in phase-II, after the successful digital empowerment of 50,000 students in the 1st phase, Singh said on his official Twitter handle.
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Synopsis The AAP and Akali Dal MLAs never say what they mean, and vice versa, Singh said in an informal interaction with the media in Mohali after the launch of second phase of Punjab Smart Connect Scheme , where smartphones were distributed to another 80,000 Class 12 students of government schools.
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Singh termed both the AAP and the Shiromani Akali Dal a bunch of hypocrites whose double standards on the farm laws had exposed their lack of commitment to the farmers .
Mohali: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ridiculed his counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Friday over his alleged double standards over the farm laws, a day after the Delhi Assembly passed a resolution against the legislations and the AAP leader tore up its copies. Singh s described Kejriwal s act as theatrics as the Delhi govt had given approval to the black farm laws by notify