Laptop scheme in COVID-19.

Byline: IMTIAZ ESSA HALEPOTO - Jamshoro

The previous government had launched a laptop scheme in 2013 with the aim of facilitating students with laptops, and helping to enhance their academic level. It was a part of the Prime Minister's Youth Program. It immensely supported students in learning during their academic career. Under this initiative, during 2013-14, 7,176 students from all over the country received a laptop with Internet access for one year. Unfortunately, the current government has abolished this scheme temporarily.

We currently live in a technological era where one's needs are met through an E-system. To cope, students must be advanced in technology, and it is the government's responsibility to support students in their aims with such schemes. Otherwise, students will not be able to make progress in technological growth. Similarly, Putting technology in the hands of more students could also reduce the need to build and maintain expensive computer labs on campus. No student can...