PM Youth Laptop Scheme Phase 4
The fourth phase of the PM Youth Laptop Scheme Phase 4 has started attracting attention after new details about the project’s cost surfaced. According to official documents, the government has purchased 100,000 laptops to distribute among students studying in universities and colleges across Pakistan.
The scheme aims to provide students with better access to modern technology so they can improve their learning, research, and digital skills.
وزیراعظم کی Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme کے چوتھے مرحلے سے متعلق اہم تفصیلات سامنے آئی ہیں جن کے مطابق حکومت نے طلبہ میں تقسیم کے لیے ایک لاکھ لیپ ٹاپ خریدے ہیں۔ سرکاری دستاویزات کے مطابق اس منصوبے کی مجموعی لاگت تقریباً 16 ارب 80 کروڑ روپے رکھی گئی تھی جس میں لیپ ٹاپ کی خریداری کے ساتھ ساتھ درآمد، ٹیکسز اور دیگر اخراجات بھی شامل ہیں۔ اس سکیم کا مقصد یونیورسٹی اور کالج کے طلبہ کو جدید ٹیکنالوجی تک رسائی دینا ہے تاکہ وہ تعلیم، تحقیق اور آن لائن لرننگ کے مواقع سے بہتر فائدہ اٹھا سکیں۔
دستاویزات کے مطابق لیپ ٹاپ بیرونِ ملک سے منگوائے جانے کی وجہ سے اس منصوبے کا بڑا حصہ غیرملکی زرمبادلہ میں ادا کیا گیا۔ تقریباً 15 ارب 16 کروڑ روپے غیرملکی ادائیگیوں کے لیے مختص کیے گئے جبکہ لیپ ٹاپ خریدنے کا مجموعی معاہدہ 37.7 ملین امریکی ڈالر میں طے پایا۔ اس معاہدے کے تحت فی لیپ ٹاپ قیمت 376.96 ڈالر مقرر کی گئی جو پاکستانی روپے میں تقریباً ایک لاکھ روپے سے کچھ زیادہ بنتی ہے۔
لیپ ٹاپ کی فراہمی کا ٹھیکہ AI Stone Tongfang جوائنٹ وینچر اور HNR پاکستان کو دیا گیا جسے معیار اور قیمت کے لحاظ سے بہترین پیشکش دینے پر کامیاب قرار دیا گیا۔ خریداری کے پورے عمل کو شفاف بنانے کے لیے Public Procurement Regulatory Authority کے قواعد کے مطابق اوپن ٹینڈر جاری کیا گیا جس میں سات کمپنیوں نے حصہ لیا۔ تاہم ابتدائی جانچ کے بعد کچھ کمپنیوں کو قواعد پورے نہ کرنے کی وجہ سے باہر کر دیا گیا اور آخرکار کامیاب کمپنی کے ساتھ معاہدہ طے پایا۔ مزید تفصیلات جاننے کے لیے مکمل خبر پڑھیں۔
Total Budget of the Laptop Scheme
Government records show that the total budget for Phase 4 of the laptop scheme was set at 16.80 billion rupees.
This amount was not only used to purchase laptops but also covered several additional expenses, including:
- Import costs
- Taxes and duties
- Shipping and logistics
- Other administrative expenses related to the project
Officials say these costs were necessary because the laptops are imported from international suppliers.
Huge Portion Paid in Foreign Currency
Since the laptops were purchased from abroad, a large portion of the project budget had to be paid in foreign currency.
According to documents, around 15.16 billion rupees were allocated for foreign payments related to the purchase of laptops.
The overall contract for the laptops was finalized at approximately 37.7 million US dollars.
How Much Did One Laptop Cost?
Under the official agreement, the price of each laptop was fixed at 376.96 US dollars, which also includes applicable taxes.
When converted into Pakistani currency, the cost of one laptop comes to slightly above 100,000 rupees. However, the official contract price was determined in US dollars rather than Pakistani rupees.
Which Company Won the Laptop Contract?
The government awarded the laptop supply contract to a joint venture between:
- AI Stone Tongfang Joint Venture
- HNR Pakistan
Officials said this company offered the best combination of quality and price, which helped it secure the contract.
Open Tender Issued for Transparency
To maintain transparency, the procurement process followed rules set by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority.
An open tender for the project was announced on August 4, 2024, through national newspapers and official government websites.
A total of seven companies participated in the bidding process, including well-known organizations such as:
- National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation
- Jazz
- DWP Technologies
Two-Stage Evaluation Process
Authorities used a procurement method known as Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).
This process includes two major stages:
Technical Evaluation
In the first stage, companies were evaluated to determine whether they had the required experience and technical ability to supply laptops that met the government’s standards.
Financial Evaluation
After the technical review, financial proposals were opened to determine which company offered the best price while maintaining the required quality.
Companies Disqualified During the Process
During the initial evaluation stage, some companies were disqualified for not meeting procurement requirements.
For example:
- Muller & Phipps was rejected because it did not submit its bid through the official electronic system.
- Al-Farooq Traders was disqualified for failing to provide the required bid security amount.
- Wah Industries was excluded because it did not meet certain technical requirements.
After these eliminations, four companies remained technically qualified for the final evaluation.
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Final Decision and Contract Approval
The financial bids were opened on October 25, 2024, and companies were ranked based on both quality and price.
After the final evaluation, the joint venture of AI Stone Tongfang and HNR Pakistan was declared the successful bidder. The contract was approved by the relevant authorities according to PPRA procurement rules.
Purpose of the PM Youth Laptop Scheme
The main objective of the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme is to promote digital education in Pakistan.
Through this initiative, laptops are distributed to students on a merit basis so they can:
- Access online learning platforms
- Conduct academic research
- Improve digital literacy
- Take advantage of modern educational technologies
The government believes that providing laptops to students will help strengthen Pakistan’s digital education system and support the academic growth of thousands of young learners.
FAQs
Who can receive laptops under the PM Youth Laptop Scheme?
Students enrolled in recognized universities and colleges can receive laptops based on merit and eligibility criteria set by the government.
How many laptops are being distributed in Phase 4?
The government has purchased 100,000 laptops for distribution among students.
What is the price of one laptop in the scheme?
According to official documents, the price of one laptop is 376.96 US dollars, which equals slightly over 100,000 Pakistani rupees.
Why are laptops imported from abroad?
Most laptops are imported because international suppliers provide better technical specifications and competitive prices through global bidding.
