Punjab to Give Free Laptops on One Condition

The Government of Punjab has announced the distribution of 110,000 laptops under the Chief Minister’s Laptop Program 2024–25.

However, there’s one key condition—students must complete biometric verification at designated NADRA e-Sahulat Centers.

According to an official notification from the Directorate of Public Instructions (Colleges), Punjab, the initiative targets eligible students enrolled in public sector universities, colleges, and medical institutions across the province.

In the first phase of the program, approximately 7,000 students from selected institutions will receive their laptops in a special ceremony scheduled for April 30, 2025.

To ensure transparency, the Higher Education Department has partnered with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for biometric thumb verification. NADRA is providing these services at the designated institutions from April 24, 2025.

All costs for verification will be covered by the Higher Education Department, with NADRA submitting proper documentation for reimbursement. Institutions have been directed to coordinate and ensure that students complete the verification process on time to qualify for the laptop distribution event.