Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a major digital empowerment drive for the state's youth on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. During a large gathering in Lucknow, he inaugurated the second phase of the tablet distribution program under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana, targeting the distribution of 25 lakh tablets. Organised on the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the initiative aims to connect students across the state with modern digital tools to enhance their educational and career prospects.
Over 53,000 Students in Lucknow Division Receive Digital Devices
At the flagship event held in the state capital, more than 53,000 students hailing from four districts across the Lucknow division received free tablets. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recalled the historical legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15 November, noting that at the young age of just 25 years, Munda challenged the British empire and sounded the clarion call for India's freedom struggle. Highlighting Swami Vivekananda as the spiritual icon for every Indian youth, the Chief Minister affirmed that the state government has set a target of distributing tablets and smartphones to 2 crore young individuals. He added that Uttar Pradesh has successfully overcome its past identity crisis and is now moving forward with confidence.
'Tablet is Key to Secure Future', Says CM Yogi on Social Media
Following the distribution ceremony, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media to congratulate all the beneficiary students via a post on X. He stated that Uttar Pradesh is scripting a new saga of rapid development under the double-engine government, driven by firm trust in youth power and their relentless hard work. Emphasising the transformative potential of technology, Yogi Adityanath told the students that the tablet placed in their hands serves as a key to securing their future. He expressed confidence that beneficiaries would leverage the technology to advance their knowledge, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to nation-building, while pointing out that Uttar Pradesh now ranks among the top 3 states nationwide in Engineering, Polytechnic, and Vocational Education.
Strict Stance on Law Enforcement and National Defense
During his address, the Chief Minister also spoke forcefully on law enforcement and national security priorities. Reaffirming his administration's stern policy against organized crime, Yogi Adityanath remarked that the only effective treatment for mafia elements is the 'bulldozer'. Shifting focus to national security and defense deterrence, he asserted that the strength of India's BrahMos missile capability combined with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive leadership caused Pakistan to retreat like a frightened cat, as brave Indian soldiers secured complete victory and elevated the nation's pride internationally.
