On Wednesday, the government of Punjab distributed free smartphones to students in 12th grade public schools.
Chandigarh:
Do not click on any URLs, sent by SMS or WhatsApp, to sign up for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect program, state Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said, warning people against online fraud.
Minister Singla said the messages released carry a photo of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, under the title “Captain Smartphone Distribution Scheme 2020”, as well as an online registration form.
“The question of whether the program can expand to others does not arise. Only students in public schools in grade 12 have received smartphones as part of the free smartphone system based on their enrollment,” a Singla said, with the exception of messages circulating on WhatsApp and other social media. platforms.
He added that the government has not launched any website for registration under the program.
Cheaters would suffer disastrous consequences under cybercrime prevention laws, Singla said, warning that clicking on such links could lead to phishing attacks, giving cybercriminals control over the device and financial information. people.
Mr Singla urged people to immediately delete these messages instead of passing them on to others.
The congressional-led government of Punjab on Wednesday rolled out the state’s free smartphone system for young people – a poll pledge -.
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday launched the Rs 92 crore “Punjab Smart Connection Scheme” on the occasion of Janmashtami and International Youth Day.
He handed smartphones to six students in grade 12 as a symbolic gesture as ministers, lawmakers and others simultaneously handed out phones to 26 locations to kick off the program.
