LUCKNOW, Nov. 14 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is set to launch the distribution of 25 lakh tablets to students pursuing higher education in various institutions across the state at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Sunday (November 15). Nearly 50,000 tablets are likely to be distributed in his presence.

"The distribution of 2.5 million (25 lakh) tablets will commence on November 15. The programme will involve students from Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur and Unnao, with approximately 50,000 students from around 300 educational institutions participating," said Akanksha Rana, special secretary, IT and electronics department, and managing director, UPDESCO.

The chief minister had inaugurated the distribution of devices under the scheme on ...