The Rajasthan government recently introduced the “Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023.” This initiative offers free mobile phones and improved education opportunities to Rajasthan residents. The program’s main goal is to provide digital access to local residents, allowing them to connect with the online world. It strives to ensure that every citizen, no matter their socio-economic status, can access the digital realm.
Let’s now explore details about the Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023, including online registration and status checking.
What you need to need to know about Rajasthan free mobile Yojana
In the Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023, smartphones are provided exclusively to women who are heads of households in Rajasthan. These smartphones come equipped with a beneficial package: three years of complimentary internet data, along with unlimited calling and messaging. These features play a crucial role in facilitating essential communication and granting access to government services. The distribution of these phones will take place through gram panchayat camps. To find out the schedule of these camps in your area, you can inquire with your local gram panchayat and government officials. The Rajasthan government aims to cover approximately 4 million beneficiaries in the initial phase of this program.
The target groups for this distribution include 10th and 12th-grade female students and widowed women from deserving households. The scheme aims to empower rural women by granting them access to digital resources, education, and government services.
Starting from August 10, 2023, the initial stage of the Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023 will begin. This means that after 10 August you will be able to get free mobile from the Rajasthan governments scheme.
This effort is a component of the “Mukhyamantri Digital Seva Yojana,” which was introduced by Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot. The scheme aims to provide free smartphones to approximately 135 million women heads of households in Rajasthan, The smartphones provided will come with pre-installed mobile applications related to various government schemes, ensuring easy access to information and services. You should note that only women heads of households belonging to continuous families will benefit from this scheme.
When you are able to get Rajasthan free mobile Yojana 2023
The date when the camps of this yojana start are 10 August 2023, that means after 10 August, the Rajasthan government start to give out free smartphones to eligible people, one thing is to note that in the initial phase of the Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana, only women will get the Smartphone.
The women who are eligible for this Yojana will get 6,125 rupees in their e-wallet to get the phone they want, you can add your own money to buy a better smartphone at the camps. In addition, you will be given 675 rupees for the SIM card and an internet data plan under the Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana. Also, in April 2024 and April 2025, 900 rupees each will be deposited for internet usage.
When you get your smartphone at the camp, you will have to install a government app that will provide access to various government programs. You don’t have to worry about these things because at the camp you will be guided by government employees or volunteers.
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Eligibility Criteria for Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana
Now let’s talk about who is Eligible to get the free mobile in this Rajasthan free mobile Yojana. The first thing is that men will not be eligible to get these smartphones because the majority of men already keep smartphones and have access to the internet but rural women don’t have access to these facilities. It is a very good step in women’s empowerment in Rajasthan.
Also, there are certain criteria for women to be able to get free smartphones. These are the following.
- Students in Schools, Colleges, ITIs, and Polytechnics:- The student who is studying in government schools and colleges will be eligible. If the Beneficiaries are Below 18 Years, then their parents (Chiranjeevi Family Head) must go with them to camp for smartphones.
- Widows or Single Women:- Women who are widows or Single women that are getting pensions will also be able to get Smartphones.
- women who worked 100 days under MGNREGA for 2022-23:- Women who have worked in MGNREGA in 2022-2033 for 100 days will be eligible.
- women who worked 50 days under IGNREGA for 2022-23:- Women who have worked in IGNREGA for 2022-23 for 50 days will be eligible to get smartphones.
How to check Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023 list and Name Status
If you are under the eligibility criteria then you should check whether your name is on the list or not. To do that you have to go to jan suchna portal and check “इंदिरा गाँधी स्मार्टफोन योजना की पात्रता”
You will see in the portal a yellow button that said “इंदिरा गाँधी स्मार्टफोन योजना की पात्रता” after clicking on it, it will take you to a new page where you have to fill your jan aadhar no. and then select in which eligibility criteria you came and then click on submit.
If you are eligible then, you will see green letters which say that you are eligible to get a smartphone.
Note:- The Date, time, and place of distribution will be notified to you by SMS. If you are eligible but your status says that you are not eligible or you get any other kind of problems then you should contact the Rajasthan Sampark helpline number- 181. You can tell them your problem without any worrying.
Document needed for Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana 2023 online registration
You will need documents in the process of Rajasthan free mobile Yojana 2023 online registration in Camps of this Yojana. You need to keep in mind that the registration will be done in camps only and you can not register yourself through emitra or any other platform.
Also, you should know that first, you should see that you have your name in the list of eligible candidates. To do that you need to check Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana eligibility which we above mentioned.
Document you will need to do the registration at the Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana camp
- A copy of the Jan Aadhaar card ( Jan Aadhaar card should be linked to your mobile no., Aadhar card, and bank account )
- A copy of the Aadhaar card
- A copy of the PAN card (if available)
- A recent passport-size photographs
- A smartphone that has the same mobile no. as the Jan Aadhaar. Also, this smartphone should have installed Jan Aadhaar Wallet 2.0 app. Which will be needed when you do e-KYC at the Indira Gandhi Smart Phone Yojana camp.
- Student candidates need to submit Student ID/enrollment cards, while widowed women require a PPP number for verification.
- If the beneficiary is under 18 years of age, the required documents should be brought by the head of the family (mukhiya). They should accompany the beneficiary during the process.
- If you are eligible under MGNREGA/IGNREGA then you will need a Job card.
The Rajasthan Free Mobile Yojana 2023 is a great move to bridge the digital gap and ensure that everyone can benefit from modern technology. By offering free mobile phones and connectivity, the scheme empowers individuals and contributes to the state’s progress. Let’s spread awareness about this initiative so that those who qualify can make the most of its opportunities. Together, we can embrace the digital age and build a more connected and inclusive Rajasthan.