PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has introduced a free laptop scheme for special students currently enrolled in colleges, universities, or religious institutions.
Reports said that visually impaired students, who are permanent residents of the province and hold a disability certificate issued by the Social Welfare Department, are eligible for the scheme.
The initiative aims to provide deserving students with modern technology to enhance their educational opportunities, with laptops being awarded based on merit, subject to the availability of funds.
Where to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the government’s online Management Information System (MIS), which is accessible via the official website of the Social Welfare Department. The selection process will be based on merit and academic performance.
A spokesperson from the Social Welfare Department stated that this initiative reflects the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities by providing them with modern digital tools.
This scheme is part of the government’s broader efforts to support the disabled community, promote digital literacy, and advance inclusive education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Educational experts believe that access to laptops will significantly improve the academic outcomes of visually impaired students by enabling them to use screen readers, assistive software, and online educational resources.
It is recalled that Punjab government has also launched a free laptop scheme for college and university students.
