Which state/UT has launched YounTab Scheme 2021 for students?

Correct option is B

The Union Territory of Ladakh launched the YounTab Scheme in 2021 to provide free tablets to students. The initiative aimed to promote digital learning and improve education accessibility in remote areas.

Information Booster:

1. Under the scheme, tablets were distributed to students from classes 6 to 12.
2. E-content was preloaded on the tablets, including NCERT textbooks and learning materials.
3. The scheme primarily benefitted students in government schools.
4. It aimed to bridge the digital divide in remote and inaccessible regions.
5. The scheme aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
6. Internet connectivity challenges in Ladakh were addressed through this initiative.

Additional Knowledge:

• J&K: Launched schemes like "Mission Youth" for skill development.
• Sikkim: Focused on digital literacy under schemes like "Chief Minister’s Start-Up Scheme."
• Uttarakhand: Promotes education through the "Atal Utkrisht Vidyalaya Scheme."