UP students to get free laptops,computer tablets

CBSE,ICSE and ISC,besides students of recognised ITI and

polytechnics where minimum eligibility for admission is high

school or equivalent,are also eligible for the benefit.

Ruling Samajwadi Party had promised in its election manifesto to give free tablets and laptops to students passing high school and intermediate examination from different

boards.

The government has also decided to increase tax on tobacco

and tobacco products while bringing them under non-VAT goods category. Tax rate on pan masala,cigarette and cigar would be increased from 12.5 per cent to 50 per cent.

The government has also decided to amend the Arogya Nidhi

scheme and increase the financial assistance for medical treatment from Rs 35,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh.

The cabinet decided to increase the age for superannuation

of employees of seed certification corporation from 58 years to 60 years.

Amending the UP Motor Vehicles Act,the government has

permitted the use of voter identity card,pension passbook,

arms license and identity card as address and age proof for

attaining driving licenses and registration of vehicles.

The government has decided to set up UP Social Audit

Organisation to ensure accountability in works done under

MNREGA.