Talliki Vandanam (Andhra Pradesh)
₹15,000 a year for every school-going child, paid to the mother in Andhra Pradesh.
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Scheme Overview
Talliki Vandanam is the Andhra Pradesh government's education support scheme for families with school-going children. For every child studying in Classes 1 to 12, the mother (or guardian) receives ₹15,000 a year: ₹13,000 is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer to her bank account and ₹2,000 goes to the school maintenance fund. Unlike the earlier Amma Vodi, there is no limit on the number of children in a family. Payments for the 2026-27 academic year began in June-July 2026.
Target Beneficiaries
Mothers or guardians of children studying in Classes 1 to 12 in Andhra Pradesh
Assistance / Benefit Type
Annual Education Grant to Mother
Key Benefits & Financial Assistance
- ₹15,000 per child per year: ₹13,000 to the mother's bank account and ₹2,000 for school maintenance.
- Covers every school-going child in the family, with no cap on the number of children.
- Applies to students in government, aided and recognised private schools and junior colleges (Class 1 to Intermediate).
- Paid once a year at the start of the academic session.
Eligibility Criteria
Ensure you satisfy all the following government conditions before applying:
- 1The family must live in Andhra Pradesh and the child must study in a recognised school or junior college in the state (Classes 1 to 12).
- 2The child must have at least 75% attendance in the previous academic year.
- 3Monthly household income up to ₹10,000 in rural areas and ₹12,000 in urban areas.
- 4Household electricity use up to 300 units a month; families owning a four-wheeler (except taxis, tractors and autos), paying income tax or having a government employee are generally excluded.
- 5Household land below the state limits (about 3 acres wet, 10 acres dry, or 10 acres combined).
Documents Required Checklist
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How to Apply (Official Process)
Check Household Mapping
Make sure the mother and children are mapped to the same household in the village or ward secretariat records.
Complete e-KYC
Complete biometric e-KYC for the mother at the village/ward secretariat if it is pending.
Check the Eligible List
Eligible and ineligible lists are displayed at the secretariat and on gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in. If your name is wrongly left out, file a grievance at the secretariat.
Check Payment Status
On gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in, choose the scheme and year, enter the mother's Aadhaar and verify with OTP to see payment status.
Frequently Asked Questions about Talliki Vandanam
I have three children in school. Will I get money for all three?
Yes. Talliki Vandanam has no cap on the number of children; you receive the amount for each eligible child.
Why is ₹2,000 deducted from ₹15,000?
₹2,000 per child goes to the school's maintenance fund for toilets and upkeep. The remaining ₹13,000 is paid to the mother.
My payment has not come. What should I check?
The most common reasons are pending biometric e-KYC, a bank account not mapped to Aadhaar with NPCI, or attendance below 75%. Visit your village or ward secretariat to fix it.
Scheme Factsheet
State Government Scheme
Andhra Pradesh
Students & Education
₹15,000
Payments for the 2026-27 academic year began in June-July 2026. Grievances about missing payments can be raised at the village or ward secretariat.
Verified Government Sources
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Never pay money to agents promising guaranteed approval for Talliki Vandanam. Government welfare registrations are strictly handled through official channels.
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