Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Build Permanent MJP BC Gurukul Buildings
The government of Andhra Pradesh is building new, permanent school buildings for students from backward classes.
These schools are called MJP BC residential schools, and the government is spending Rs 500 crore on them.
The money comes from a special fund.
The minister in charge, S. Savitha, told the Assembly about this plan on Monday.
This year, ten new BC gurukuls were opened, with five in Rayalaseema and five in North Andhra.
Six girls' gurukuls were also upgraded into junior colleges so that fewer girls drop out of school.
Another Rs 80 crore will be used to finish buildings that are already 70 to 80 per cent complete.
These buildings are in places like Gonabavi, Madakasira, Roddam and Pulivendula, and they should be done within six months.
About 90,676 students currently live in BC hostels.
The government is also adding CCTV cameras, water purifiers and new attendance systems to keep students safe.
The Andhra Pradesh government will construct permanent buildings for Mahatma Jyotirao Phule (MJP) BC residential schools with Rs 500 crore from SASKI funds, referred to as SASCI in one report.
BC welfare minister S. Savitha announced the plan in the Assembly on Monday, the first day of the monsoon session.
Ten new BC gurukuls were established this year, five each in Rayalaseema and North Andhra.
Six girls' gurukuls were upgraded as junior colleges to curb dropouts among girl students.
Rs 80 crore was allocated to complete MJP buildings that are 70 to 80 per cent complete within six months, and about 90,676 students stay in BC hostels.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government and BC welfare minister S. Savitha
- What
- Construction of permanent buildings for MJP BC residential schools with Rs 500 crore from SASKI/SASCI funds
- When
- Announced on Monday, the first day of the Assembly's monsoon session; Rs 20 crore for hostel repairs is in the 2026-27 Budget
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Rayalaseema and North Andhra; buildings at Gonabavi, Madakasira, Roddam, Pulivendula and Bheemili
- Why
- To provide better facilities for backward class students and curb dropouts
- Total funding
- Rs 500 crore from SASKI funds (SASCI in one report)
- Minister
- S. Savitha, BC Welfare Minister
- New gurukuls established
- 10 (5 in Rayalaseema, 5 in North Andhra)
- Girls' gurukuls upgraded
- 6, upgraded as junior colleges
- Completion allocation
- Rs 80 crore for buildings 70-80% complete
- Students in BC hostels
- About 90,676
- Budget for repairs
- Rs 20 crore in 2026-27 Budget
- Hostel repairs funded by
- CSR and District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds
