evidence: The free laptop distribution scheme (मुफ्त लैपटॉप वितरण योजना) is an initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh headed by Akhilesh Singh Yadav of Samajwadi Party to provide ₹100,000 (US$1,200) for laptops and computer tablets to the students in the state who pass the high school and intermediate examinations to encourage them for higher studies.[1] A total of 1,500,000 laptops have been distributed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh between 2012 and 2015, making it one of the largest distribution scheme ever imitation by any government in the world.[2] [...] Purpose and Benefits of the Scheme [edit]Uttar Pradesh Government's free laptop scheme was aimed at bridging the digital divide and empowering the youths of the state. The students who were lagging behind due to lack of resources benefited under this scheme. [...] 7. https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/up-govt-approves-rs-2-800-cr-laptop-scheme-113012400092_1.html Business Standard Retrieved 2022-10-05 8. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/uttar-pradesh/up-budget-no-funds-for-akhileshs-free-laptop-scheme/ The Indian Express Retrieved 2022-10-05 9. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nation-world/up-cm-akhilesh-yadav-launches-free-laptop-scheme-for-students/slideshow/18907278.cms The Economic Times Retrieved 2022-10-05