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.
Ane sengai ase naki kotu diya xunai nai just xunisu netbook dibo,diyar xamota ase janu jodi ase xunkale diok sir
Thnx sir i am very happy netbook ketia dibo honkale diok plz plz sir,Dis-Goalpara
sir is there dvd drive in th netbok
sir please give the netbok which have dvd drive
and when the award will be given in karbianglong and when will be started giving
sir,i heard that the cash prize is 5000,is it true?
I already received the ARBAS award this year. inspite of this , will i be eligible to get this new award??
Kindly inform me sir that what are the formalities to take netbook
sir plz inform us soon and netbook in details
Sir olop potapot dile val hobo
Sir ketia paam netbook in sonitpur dist
Sir katiya debo khal kantay delay bhal asil
Sir hunkale notbook diyok ami bohut aasare dibo buli bat sai asu
Sir We are all to request you jodi dibo tanehole olpo13,14 inch aro dvd rom optical disk takatu dibo nahole kunu kam no solibo sar we are request to u sir we hope the this award sir plse plse13,14 inch aru optical disk takatu diok sir plse its a request to u sir may god bless u sir moi bohut akhat asu sir bye
sir im very happy this award but sir moi bohut duki paisu je amak je horu netbook disa olpo 13,14 inch man dile vhal asil sir moi 10.1 inch netbook to vhal poanai sir…,,
sir plse give the first this award plse
sir jodi dibo laptop to dile vhal hoi netbook to sir vesi horu hoi,
sir when will be distribute laptop in kokrajhar of 50% marks
sir jodo dibo olpo kom som damor laptop to dibo sir netbook to bisi horu hoi sir dibo jodi 12,13 inch dibo sir its a request sir my prcntge is 57 sir moi bohut apsus asu sir its a request reply me
hah, ,,i dnt like this award, pura thogise ,,.iman horu netbook2 diat koi desktop dia2 ai val hol heten sir,,..
Bhute vabise j 10.1 inche r 2 bhut dangor mangor buli, ki2 asolote ai2 bhut horu Netbook,komse kom 14 inch hole ata ktha asile,,..
we dont like your award,
dbo lage buli dse aru,
sir thanks for this award i m very happy .
sir,when distrubute netbook in jorhat distic.
Sir what amount of cash will be given in lieu of netbook? please sir reply us in details..all students are waiting for your reply who has secured 50% or above..please sir reply us. Its a request to you.