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 ….plz tl us whn wil gt d netbuk in bngagaon who had securd abov 50% in hslc 2013
SIR ….PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN WILL THE NETBOOK DISTRIBUTED IN BONGAIGAON DISTRICT SIR PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME
sir in 16 date programme why cancceled sir
SIR ….I am so much xcited to know when will the netbook distributed in the district of bongaigaon for the students who secured above 50% in hslc.sir please i kindly request u to reply me ,i am waiting for ur lovely reply …..!
at hojai when it will give i want to know advancely as i m frm manipur that why i have cm long sir plz give imformation
Sir,
With due respect i like to ask u that when will the netbook given in jorhat district.
Sir pleaae give me rply i beg u…..n i also thank you for giving us this award….
sir,are u really given this award i dont understand why take the long time sir plse give the past not time .. Sir we are all go to guwahati or no and this award really given or no why so lazy the feel give the past sir…..
Guwahati netbook distribution event is for students in Kamrup (Metro) area only. It is clearly started in the official advertisement (refer the last two images in this page).
will the computers distributed in district wise or at all have to come in ghy sarusajai stadium?????
please give your response..
When will be netbook distributed in karbi anglone district. ..?
Sir, this award really given to us or the date of distributing the award will only postpone from one date to another and at last this special scheme will be cancelled. …!!
sir,
when distrubute netbook in nalbari distic.
Thank you for giving mini laptop. Please give it as early as possible in Dibrugarh.
dear respected Sir/(CM) ,
netbook dxe taaku 50% or above pua bilakok he je?2nd div. pua bilakok oo dle kinu hol heten??olop aamar babeu voba heten.kio iman beyake hurt koril :((
Sir, when will distribute in goalpara. Plz rply
Can you tell me the date of distribution in Dibrugarh district??????????
When the students of Dibrugarh Districts will be awarded?…please reply
Respected Sir, on which date netbooks will be distributed in Dibrugarh district. Thank you.
Sir darrang jilat netbook kun tarikhe dibo
plsssssss reply me…………
Is the distribution of netbook in dibrugarh district will b held on 25th jan. ??/……….sir pls reply I m eagarly waiting 4 your answér………n 4 this I will b thankfull 2 u……!!!!!!!!