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.
Sir when did the students of Bongaigaon will get their award??????
sir when will it be distributed in dibrugarh district…..??????
sir,karbi anglong jilat kun tarikhe netbook computer dibo pzz…reply….
Sir i m very very happy that i will get the Award.
When will give the Award in Hojai?
Sir When the Award will give in Karbianglon g district?
Guwahati award ceremony is just for Kamrup (Metro) area students. So, students from other area are not required to visit Guwahati. Looks like awards will be distributed separately in all districts. For more information and further clarification, students are requested to contact their respective school/institution (from which they passed Class 10 exam).
sir will every student have to go to guwahati for this award……
Nagaon dist t ktia dibo… Ghy jbo lagbo nki 16 jan
dear sir
i live in bongaiogaon, as it is declare in assam tribune newspaper that, centrally the award is given on 16 january in ghy, so if i have to go to ghy to receive the award on that day from bongaigaon or it is given in district wise later. please confirm?
thank u.
sir golaghat t katia debo? And kot debo pls pls pls reply
Thankyou;sir moi ei award2r kotha huni bohut khukhi hoisu.moi vabu ei award2e hokolu student oke khiksar khetrot unnotir dikhe aguai nibo.
Hirock Dass : 15.1.14
sir apunaloke jodi net book die plyzz…vaal sai dibo…obiahey moy 55% paisu moy olop 2 vaal paboi laage…Hoi ne nohoy…saw de sun ki diye
kaali dekha jabo…..
reply to our quaries …as possible
at the end of this month can we all ill get netbook…and where it was distributed till now..in which dist
SIR….1)what is d price of netbook?
2)when n where will be d award is given in kamrup(R) district(Rangia division)?
Now,we can apply for d cash?
Sir…..barpeta district wil get na…plz reply sir
Sir notebook bur district mote dibo na ami guwahati jabo lagibo? Plz reply its very importain
sir,ame school t admit card and marksheet joma korelu. Pls apuna luka callact korebo.
Sir,those students who have applied for money,they will also have to attend the function or what….sir please reply….
Netbook2 eku kam’ot nahe…ene misate lora suwali burok thogise…..tar holoni laptop ba desktop diyok..jodi hei2 nuware Mobile 1ta 1ta diyok….mur eku nai, already laptop palu 2011′ot….:D