Haryana School Education Directorate Issues Strict SOPs for Tablet Recovery Under e-Adhigam Scheme
The directorate of school education in Haryana has released comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the recovery of tablets distributed to students under the state's e-Adhigam scheme. The department has issued a stern warning that board results, certificates, and key academic documents could be withheld if students fail to return the devices.
Recovery Procedures for Graduating and Transferring Students
With the 2025–26 academic session approaching completion, the education department has directed district education officers, school heads, and teachers to ensure the recovery of tablets from students who are graduating, transferring, or leaving their schools. Officials emphasized that the tablets remain government property and must be returned according to the established guidelines.
The SOPs outline specific timelines and class-wise procedures for device recovery:
- Class 10 students in government high schools must return their tablets and chargers within five days of completing their final board examination.
- In government senior secondary schools, Class 10 students seeking school leaving certificates to transfer to other institutions must deposit their devices, while those continuing to Class 11 in the same school will retain their tablets for the next academic year.
- All Class 12 students must return their tablets, chargers, and accessories within five days of finishing their examinations.
Enforcement Measures and Consequences for Non-Compliance
To ensure strict compliance with the recovery procedures, the department has indicated that educational boards such as the Haryana School Education Board and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may be instructed to withhold the results of defaulting students. Furthermore, their marksheets will not be uploaded to the DigiLocker platform, and schools have been directed to refrain from issuing school leaving certificates, character certificates, or original documents until the tablets are returned.
School principals have received explicit warnings that they will be held personally accountable if certificates are issued due to clerical errors or oversight without the recovery of the device. This places significant responsibility on school administrators to ensure proper implementation of the recovery process.
Inventory Management and Safety Protocols
The SOPs also mandate rigorous inventory and safety measures for the returned devices. Each recovered tablet must be entered into a stock register with its International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number for accurate tracking purposes. If the original packaging is missing, the IMEI number must be written on the back of the device using a permanent marker to maintain proper identification.
In cases where tablets are lost or stolen, parents are required to file a First Information Report (FIR) at the nearest police station and submit a copy along with a signed undertaking to the school administration. The department has clarified that no replacement devices will be issued under any circumstances, reinforcing the importance of device security.
Communication and Accountability Measures
School management committees and class teachers have been instructed to regularly communicate the recovery rules to parents and students through consistent outreach efforts. Officials stated that these measures are designed to protect public resources and ensure accountability in the utilization of government-distributed educational technology.
The implementation of these SOPs represents a significant step toward maintaining the integrity of the e-Adhigam scheme while safeguarding valuable technological assets for future student cohorts.
