The Haryana government has approved the procurement of 5 lakh data SIM cards for students of Classes 10 to 12 as part of its efforts to strengthen digital education across the state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini after a meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) on September 7, 2026.
The initiative is aimed at supporting students with digital learning resources and ensuring better access to technology-based education. The state government has also announced that 5 lakh tablets will be provided to students studying in Classes 10 to 12, with the newly approved SIM cards intended for these devices.
Haryana Approves 5 Lakh SIM Cards for Student Tablets
According to the Haryana government, the data SIM cards will be procured for tablets being provided to students of Classes 10 to 12. The move is part of the state's broader focus on providing quality and technical education and equipping students with skills aligned with current requirements.
The latest decision builds on Haryana's e-Adhigam (Advance Digital Haryana Initiative of Government with Adaptive Modules) programme, under which tablets have been provided to government school students to support digital learning.
5 Lakh Tablets to Support Digital Learning
The Haryana government has said that 5 lakh tablets will be provided to students from Classes 10 to 12. The data SIM cards will enable students to use the tablets for educational purposes and access digital learning resources.
The state's e-Adhigam initiative was designed around tablet-based personalised and adaptive learning, with the objective of improving learning outcomes and reducing the digital divide among government school students.
CM Nayab Singh Saini Highlights Focus on Technical Education
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the government is focusing on providing quality and technical education so that students can develop skills according to present-day requirements. The approval for the 5 lakh data SIM cards was given during the HPPC meeting chaired by him.
Apart from the education-related decision, the HPPC meeting also approved several other proposals, including 59 Advanced Life Support ambulances under the National Health Mission and other service-related works worth more than Rs 90 crore.
Haryana Students to Get Better Access to Digital Learning
The approval of 5 lakh data SIM cards marks another step towards expanding technology-based learning in Haryana's government schools. With tablets and internet connectivity being integrated into the initiative, the government aims to provide students with greater access to digital educational resources and support technology-enabled learning.
