Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has launched a special scheme for students securing 50% marks in HSLC and other equivalent Class 10 examinations conducted by a state board. The scheme is named “Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme“. Under the scheme, a Netbook computer and a certificate will be provided to all eligible students in Assam. Cash option in lieu of the Netbook is also available. Note that Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme is different from Anundoram Borooah Award Scheme. This is a special award scheme for those who scored 50% marks in HSLC/AHM or similar class X exam. Find below more details and instructions on how to apply.
The award:
- A citation signed by Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
- A Netbook computer and accessories. Cash option in lieu of the netbook.
Eligibility:
Students who secured at least 50% mark in following:
- HSLC/High Madrassa examination conducted by SEBA, Assam
- FM examination conducted by State Madrassa Education Board, Assam
- Class 10 examination conducted by State Sanskrit Board, Assam
Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme Netbook Configuration:
Display: 10.1 inch (diagonal)
Processor: Intel Atom D2500 1.5GHz or more
Hard disk: 160 GB
Memory: 1 GB DDR3
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA 3600
Ethernet port: Realtek PCle Fe Family 1000Mbps
Wireless port: 802.1n
Operating system: Ubuntuand NOVA Cloud OS
Weight: 1.1 kg
Other features: Webcam, HD audio, 2 USB ports, 1 VGA port, rJ45 port, headphone socket, microphone socket, touchpad, mini keyboard etc.
How to apply:
If a student opts for the computer (Netbook), formal application is not required.
But if a student decided to accept cash, he/she formal application is required. Copies of mark sheet and admit card must be attached with the application. The marksheet and admit card copies must be attested and countersigned by the Head of the Institution from which the student appeared and passed the respective examination. The application should reach the designated office (look below for address) on or before January 6, 2014. Application can be sent via post or in person.
Address:
Managing Director
Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (AMTRON)
Industrial Estate, Bamunimaidan,
Guwahati – 781021
Assam
Following is the actual newspaper ad (released by Gov of Assam) related to Assam Chief Minister’s Special Award Scheme.
Update:According to a recent news release, the Kamrup (Metro) awards will be distributed on January 16, 2014. Venue is Sarusajai Sports Complex, Guwahati. Invitation cards are being sent to respective educational institutions. Eligible students may contact their high school / high-madrassa for the invitation card.
Following is the original advertisement. It says “Attention 2nd Division holders with 50% and above marks in Kamrup (Metro) district“.
Postponed till January 25, 2014 February 5, 2014.
Hey this is not fair if you don’t want to provide then why have you told us and if kamrup metro will get then why not us we are also student
This award is only for kamrup metro distric
It is not possible another distric
frnds ai 5 fab ot jodi nedie tanehole vabiba j amr sir a netbook nedi a r because matrick exam ahahi ase…
chief ministers special award scheme-2013
when distribute in hailakandi?
Respected sir’
Many dates had been passed,
Sir but 3 days are left for 5th feb
Sir u have time of three days ……
so pls make some planning for distributing
The netbook surely in 5th feb…….thank u sir
on hojai when it will distrube
all assam akeloge dibo naki………….
sir apni kile conform kra nai 5 tarike dibo boli
dibo man nai to kai diyk
sir plzzzzz,,,joldi diyok…ami iman din wait korilu…..
Sir, we are asked to contact with the high school from where we passed the hslc exam but they are not able to give any information about this award even we don’t get the invitetion card yet…..sir,plz make us sure that we will get the award or not….(4m dhubri)
sir, netbook nedilao ni timepass kari natha ki bo kio mesa mesa…kotha koi thake…..
Sir pls 5feb ko kamrup district me ye awarddistribute kar dejeyega hm students sve bahut wait keye sir pls ……………
Heth ketiya netbook dbo.. Leptop pam buli Desktop khon bikilu atya pam ne nai thikona nai oooooo….
sir, this award will be given on febuary 5,2014? plz reply me. . sir. .plz
Sir,when the award will be distributed in Karimganj
sir, 5th feb kamrup metro t diya hobo ne aaru beleg dist t diya hobo plz replay me
sir, 5 february2 okol ghy(metro)bilakok dibo neki?
Guyss I told you earlier that they will not give anything , they will only postpone the distribution date and at last the CHIEF MINISTER’S SPECIAL AWARD SCHEME will be cancelled….!! Jai ho C.M ji…!!@!!@!!
Sir, when will the CM’S special award will be given to the student.. Holding 2nd position with and above 50% or its a fake news spread by the media
we heard its a netbook will be awarded of 10 inch (diagonal)
sir, we request you either you give us a desktop or a laptop of 14 inch
we don’t need netbook it has no any facilities… ANd the internal memory we get 1 GB that is not good..
If you want to award us than kindly don’t award us via netbook.. Thats all
thank you
Sir, I am a student of Hindi English High School from Tinsukia. Sir plz tell me when we get notebook. Sir plz reply