Well, we all know about the latest technical sensation ‘Aakash’ that was launched on the 5th of October 2011. What we also know is that this tablet has been specially developed for the convenience of students. Hence its pricing of 1,500 Indian rupees which is around $35 has made Aakash the cheapest computer tablet in the world.

The next bit of information should be a treat for many students who have not yet booked or purchased this technological marvel. Zee News has reported that Aakash is now to be available on rent in college libraries.

Okay, now that you have managed to drill a hole in your ceiling by jumping for joy, what you need to know is that the Aakash tablets that will be available on rent, are fully equipped with subject-wise lectures in the form of a video. These videos will be based on lectures held in various fields such as engineering, humanities and science.

We all know that the Government aims at reaching 220 million school and college students through project ‘Aakash’. Well, renting this tablet in college libraries definitely brings them one step closer to achieving their goal. However, the respective school or college will decide the duration for which this tablet can be rented by a student.