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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Andhra Pradesh.
Official state nodal department overseeing Education & Learning schemes and citizen benefits in Andhra Pradesh.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 18 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh administers 18 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Residential Schools (Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Gurukulams), Andhra Pradesh Free Digital Learning Tablets for Class 8 Students, Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Gorumudda Mid-Day Meal & Ragi Java Scheme, and 15 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://ap.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Residential educational excellence offering 100% free English-medium schooling, digital classrooms, and professional entrance coaching for Backward Classes (BC) students across 107 Gurukulams.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Digital learning parity initiative providing free high-end 8-inch Samsung/Acer tablets pre-loaded with premium e-learning content worth ₹32,000 to all Class 8 government school students and teachers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Comprehensive school nutrition serving daily changing gourmet hot-cooked meals, 5 boiled eggs per week, peanut jaggery chikki, and morning fortified ragi java drinks to 40 Lakh students.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Annual boarding and food financial allowance providing ₹10,000 for ITI, ₹15,000 for Polytechnic, and ₹20,000 for Degree/Engineering/Medical students paid in two installments to mothers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Universal higher education fee reimbursement providing 100% full college tuition fees directly to mothers of students pursuing B.Tech, MBBS, MBA, MCA, Pharmacy, and Degree courses.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Universal school tooling initiative providing free customized kits containing 3 pairs of stitched uniforms, bilingual textbooks, notebooks, school bag, shoes, socks, and oxford dictionary on day one of school.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Massive public school modernization investing ₹16,000 Crore to transform 45,000+ dilapidated government schools into corporate-standard campuses with 10 mandatory infrastructure components.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Affirmative competitive examination training providing 6-month free intensive residential coaching, study material stipends, and placement support for Muslim and Christian minority youth.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Premier SC residential education providing world-class English-medium education, robotics labs, horseback riding, and competitive medical/engineering coaching for Dalit students.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Comprehensive tribal residential education providing 100% free English-medium schooling, modern hostel accommodation, healthcare, and IIT-JEE/NEET coaching across 378 Ashram schools.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Direct financial assistance of ₹15,000 per year for poor mothers sending their children to school from class 1 to 12 supporting student academic advancement.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Nutritious fortified daily school meal program providing eggs 5 days a week, peanut jaggery chikki, and diverse weekly menus for students.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Annual financial grant of ₹10,000 (ITI), ₹15,000 (Polytechnic), and ₹20,000 (Degree) for students hostel and mess expenses.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Annual boarding and hostel maintenance grant up to ₹20,000 credited to mothers' bank accounts for college students in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
100% full college tuition fee reimbursement credited quarterly directly to mothers accounts for ITI, Polytechnic, and Degree courses.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Full 100% college tuition fee reimbursement credited directly to mothers' bank accounts for higher education students in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Free comprehensive student kit containing 3 sets of stitched uniforms, school bag, bilingual textbooks, notebooks, shoes, and socks.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Annual financial assistance of ₹15,000 deposited directly into the bank accounts of mothers sending their children to school from Class 1 to 12.