State ScholarshipVerified for 2026

Talliki Vandanam Scheme

Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

About the Program

Complete guide to the Talliki Vandanam Scheme in Andhra Pradesh (formerly Amma Vodi). Learn about the ₹15,000 child allowance, eligibility criteria, and checking registration status.

Benefits & Financial Support

Total scholarship amount
₹15k+

Provides ₹15,000 per year per school-going child to mothers of eligible BPL households, with ₹13,000 paid via DBT and ₹2,000 reserved for school maintenance.

Inclusions

* ₹15,000 cash incentive per school-going child. * Transferred via DBT to mother's active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Class 1-10, Class 11-12

Must be enrolled in All Streams. Minimum 33% marks required in previous exam.

Financial & Category

Income LimitUp to ₹1.4 Lakh/year
Applicable CategoryGeneral, OBC, SC, ST, EWS

Important Note

Requires minimum 75% attendance and active Rice Card mapping.

Selection Process

Based on active Rice Card (rural income < ₹1.2 Lakhs, urban < ₹1.44 Lakhs), school registration in AP, and child maintaining at least 75% attendance.

Renewal Policy

Automatic annual renewal subject to ongoing school attendance and active Rice Card verification.

Application Process

  • 1

    ### Step-by-Step Application Guide

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    **School Enrollment

    ** Enroll your children in a recognized AP government/aided/private school.

  • 3
    **Attendance check

    ** Ensure child maintains at least 75% attendance on the school register.

  • 4
    **Secretariat verification

    ** Visit the local Village/Ward Secretariat to complete e-KYC.

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    **Rice Card Mapping

    ** Ensure your active Rice Card / Ration Card details are mapped on the GSWS portal at [bm-sgsw.ap.gov.in](https://bm-sgsw.ap.gov.in).

  • 6
    **DBT Verification

    ** Verify that the mother's bank account is Aadhaar-seeded (NPCI mapped) to receive the ₹13,000 disbursement.

Documents Required

* Aadhaar card of Mother and Child
* Active Rice Card / Ration Card
* School Admission receipt and ID card
* Mother's Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account passbook
* Attendance verification from school portal

Important Dates

Application Deadline

31 August 2026

Verification is conducted by local Ward/Village secretariats during July-August.

Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.

Scholarship Quick Facts

Provider TypeState
Education LevelClass 1-10, Class 11-12
Application ModeOnline
State/RegionAndhra Pradesh
Income Limit₹1.4L/yr
Last Verified2026

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.What is the major change in Talliki Vandanam compared to Amma Vodi?

Under Talliki Vandanam, eligible mothers receive the ₹15,000 annual benefit for every school-going child in the family, whereas Amma Vodi was restricted to one child per household.

Q.What is the minimum attendance requirement?

The child must maintain at least 75% attendance throughout the school academic year.

Q.What is the family income limit?

The scheme uses active Rice Card mapping, which requires annual income under ₹1.2 Lakhs in rural areas and ₹1.44 Lakhs in urban areas.

Help & Contact Support

Official Support

Helpline1902, support-gsws@ap.gov.in

Need Application Help?

If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.

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At a Glance

StatusActive - 2026
Last Verified28/6/2026
Apply ModeOnline

Official Help

Helpline1902, support-gsws@ap.gov.in