AP launches Talliki Vandanam scheme with Rs 15,000 aid per school child

The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has initiated the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme, providing Rs 15,000 annually per school-going child to eligible households. The scheme applies from Class 1 to intermediate, regardless of the number of children in a family.

This initiative is part of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s ‘Super Six’ welfare promises made during the 2024 elections. As per government orders, the scheme is aimed at empowering mothers and guardians through direct financial assistance.

“The government has issued guidelines for the implementation of the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme, a key initiative designed to empower mothers/guardians across the state, by



extending financial assistance of Rs 15,000 per annum per child to every eligible mother/guardian,” said Secretary to Government Kona Sasidhar.

From the Rs 15,000 aid, Rs 2,000 will be deducted at source for improving school infrastructure, hygiene, and sanitation.

The scheme is expected to benefit over 67 lakh students and 43 lakh mothers. It will apply to students enrolled in government, private aided, and private unaided schools and junior colleges.

Eligible enrolments into Class I and junior intermediate will also be considered under the scheme.

The state government has set the disbursal and implementation period between June 12 and July 5, 2025.