Mitra Jyothi is providing ASUS netbooks at subsidised cost of Rs. 9000. This scheme is for students who need computer for help with their higher education. These netbooks have been reconfigured for persons with low vision and blindness by installing all the required free and open source software.

Eligibility Criteria:

a) This scheme is only for students with low vision or blindness studying in 11th standard, 12th standard, or higher education.

b) Basic knowledge of computers is a must.

c) Those who have received Net Book from Saksham previously will not be
eligible.

d) Working professionals will not be eligible.

Application form for the same can be downloaded by visiting
http://mitrajyothi.org/Documents/Net_Book_Application_form.doc

For the selected candidates, 2 day training on the usage of the installed
tools will be given. Attendance for this training will be compulsory. For
outstation candidates, food and dormitory accommodation can be availed at
no extra cost.

Last date for submitting the application form is 19th May 2012.