Over 2.7 lakh register for Captain Smart Connect Scheme from city

Patiala, December 14

Launched on November 20 as Captain Amarinder Singh’s landmark initiative for the youth of Punjab, the scheme promised to empower the youth by digitally connecting with the world and enabling them to explore opportunities for themselves.

The scheme was seen very popular among young women in Patiala. Of the total registration from Patiala, about 46 per cent were done by women.

Congress workers in Patiala made various arrangements to ensure that the maximum number of youths register themselves for the scheme. The registration desks set up by Congress workers and the IPAC ground team across the city have helped people register their smartphones smoothly. The Punjab Congress Express also spread the message about the scheme to every nook and corner of the city.

To avoid the delay in the implementation of this scheme, registrations were opened at the time of the launch (November 20) itself. The first phase (November 20-30) saw 20 lakh people register for their free smartphones. Overwhelmed by the response and conceding to the multiple requests from ground, the last date for registration was extended by 10 more days - till December 10.

The scheme hit the right target audience in the city as 53 per cent of the registered youths were between the age of 18 and 25 years, while the other 43 per cent were between the age group of 26 and 35 years. About 4 per cent of the people, who have registered for this scheme, are below or above the age bracket of this scheme. i.e. 18-35 years. — TNS