Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana 2025 is a scheme by the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, to give free smartphones to girls studying in 11th and 12th grades in government schools. This plan was approved in a Punjab cabinet meeting held at Dera Baba Nanak’s grain market. Under this scheme, smartphones will be given to girls who don’t already have one, to help them easily access digital education materials.
Overview of Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana 2025
This scheme is made for girls from government schools in Punjab who are studying in 11th and 12th grades. The smartphones provided will have educational content and smart features like a touchscreen, camera, and pre-installed government service apps. The government has already ordered 50,000 smartphones in the first phase, and by November, around 1.78 lakh smartphones will be given out across the state to eligible students.
Main Details of Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana
| Scheme Name | Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana |
| Launched By | Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh |
| Beneficiaries | Girls studying in 11th and 12th in government schools |
| Purpose | To provide free smartphones to support education |
Purpose of the Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme 2025
The scheme is made to help girls from government schools who often can’t afford smartphones because of money problems. It encourages digital learning and links students with digital India efforts, giving access to online study materials, educational content, and government schemes. It also aims to support educational growth and career development by connecting students to technology and internet resources.
How Will Smartphones Be Given Out?
To avoid crowds because of COVID-19, 26 distribution centers have been set up across Punjab. Each center will call a small number of beneficiaries at a time (around 15) to hand over the smartphones safely in the first phase. Priority will be given to girls who do not currently own a smartphone.
Main Features of Smartphones Under Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana
- Touchscreen smartphones
- Basic camera
- Free internet service for one year initially
- Access to popular social media apps
- Educational and curriculum-related apps pre-loaded
Main Highlights of Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana 2025
- The Punjab Information Technology Corporation Limited will handle the tender process and complete it within two months.
- The whole smartphone distribution process will be clear and open.
- Distribution will finish by November 2025.
- Free smartphones will include 12 GB data and 600 minutes of talk time for one year to avoid any extra charges for students.
- The first phase includes 50,000 phones already bought by the government.
Main Benefits of Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana 2025
- Gives free smartphones to girls in 11th and 12th studying in government schools.
- Supports online education especially during the pandemic.
- Helps girls get education resources and government services easily.
- Promotes digital growth in Punjab.
- Focused on girls who don’t own smartphones to reduce educational inequality.
Required Documents & Eligibility
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Punjab.
- Must be a girl student studying in 11th or 12th grade in a government school.
- Aadhar Card
- School ID card
- Residence certificate
- Mobile number
- Passport size photo
How to Register for Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana 2025?
Students don’t need to apply on their own. Their schools will register for the scheme and add the names of eligible students. You just need to give the necessary documents to your school authorities to be included. After checking, smartphones will be given directly to the selected students.
Beneficiary List for Punjab Free Smartphone Yojana
Smartphones will first be given to students who do not have one. After that, the remaining phones will be given to other eligible students. If you haven’t received your smartphone yet, please check with your school. Below is the data of 12th class students eligible in the first phase:
| Beneficiaries | 12th Class Students |
| Total Beneficiaries | 1,74,015 |
| Male Students | 87,395 |
| Female Students | 86,620 |
| Other Backward Classes | 36,555 |
| Scheduled Caste | 94,832 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 13 |
| Rural Area | 1,11,857 |
| Urban Area | 62,158 |
Stay in touch with your school for updates and make sure you provide your documents to have a chance to get a free smartphone under this scheme.