Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh Starts 'Thalliki Vandanam' Payouts
The Andhra Pradesh government has started giving money to mothers and guardians to help with their children's education.
They will give Rs 15,000 for each child studying in classes I to 12.
This money is for students in government, aided, unaided, and residential schools and junior colleges.
The government will give out Rs 10,120.78 crore to 42,70,802 mothers and guardians.
They will use some of this money to improve schools and junior colleges.
People can check if they are eligible and can complain if they have any problems until August 3.
The government will check everything by August 10 and give more money on August 30.
Andhra Pradesh government begins disbursing Rs 10,120.78 crore under 'Thalliki Vandanam' scheme.
Rs 15,000 per child provided to support education from classes I to 12.
42,70,802 mothers and guardians to benefit, covering 67,47,190 students.
First phase covers 64,76,590 verified students linked to 41,07,502 verified mothers and guardians.
Rs 2,000 per student deducted for improving educational infrastructure.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Disbursement of financial assistance under 'Thalliki Vandanam' scheme
- When
- Starting July 22, 2026
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To support education of students from classes I to 12 and improve access to education
Government Perspective
Public Perspective
Scheme Implementation
Government Perspective
The government aims to improve education access and reduce dropouts through direct benefit transfers.
Public Perspective
Public may have concerns about the efficiency and transparency of the distribution process.
Fund Utilization
Government Perspective
The government plans to use a portion of the funds for improving educational infrastructure.
Public Perspective
Public may question the effectiveness of the fund utilization and the impact on educational quality.
- Scheme Name
- Thalliki Vandanam
- Total Amount Disbursed
- Rs 10,120.78 crore
- Beneficiaries
- 42,70,802 mothers and guardians
- Students Covered
- 67,47,190
- Amount per Child
- Rs 15,000
- Deduction per Student
- Rs 2,000
- Verification Deadline
- August 10
- Second Phase Payment
- August 30
