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Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant

Historic maternal schooling incentive providing ₹15,000 annual direct cash transfer to every poor mother who sends her children to school from Class 1 to Class 12.

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Official Nodal Portal:jaganannaammavodi.ap.gov.in

Quick Eligibility Snapshot

👤 Age 18–65 yrs💰 Income ≤ ₹2,50,000♀ Women only🏛 All categories📍 Andhra Pradesh
Government Levelstate Government
Administering BodyDepartment of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Direct financial transfer of ₹15,000 annually deposited into the mother's bank account (with ₹1,000 earmarked for School Sanitation Maintenance Fund - net ₹14,000) for sending children to any recognized government, aided, or private un-aided school/junior college.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹6,500 Crore annual school incentive outlay

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Over 44.5 Lakh mothers (benefiting 84+ Lakh school students) receiving annual cash transfers

As of: 2026-01-20PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:18 to 65 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:₹2,50,000 per annum
Target Occupations:mother, guardian, homemaker, working woman
Eligible Gender:female
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Must be a bona fide resident of the state with valid documentation.

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Required Documents Checklist

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Mandatory Documents(4)

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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (2/10)
•100% digital online application process
•4 mandatory supporting documents required
•Income certificate / income verification ceiling applied

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (jaganannaammavodi.ap.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
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    School headmaster enters student attendance and mother Aadhaar into Child Info / UDISE portal.

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    Mandatory requirement of minimum 75% student attendance verified digitally.

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    Social audit lists displayed at Village/Ward Secretariat.

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    Direct benefit transfer credited in a single statewide release.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Student attendance falling below 75%, mother owning more than 300 units monthly power consumption, or family paying income tax.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: jaganannaammavodi.ap.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Are mothers sending children to private schools eligible?

Yes, Amma Vodi applies universally to all mothers sending children to government, residential, aided, and private schools.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the minimum attendance required?

The student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance throughout the academic school year.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

If a mother has three school-going children, does she receive ₹45,000?

No, the grant is ₹15,000 per mother per household irrespective of the number of school-going children in the family.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant application status?

Application status for Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant can typically be tracked through the official portal at jaganannaammavodi.ap.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Student attendance falling below 75%, mother owning more than 300 units monthly power consumption, or family paying income tax.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-19scheme_typestateOfficial Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id193Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verificationBaseline verification of Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant from official state portal.Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verificationBaseline verification of Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Grant from official state portal.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

Continuous online and district facilitation desk intake

Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 21d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

Requires documentation or office visit

How to Apply🖥Apply Online
Scale & Impact
👥Over 44.5 Lakh mothers (benefiting 84+ Lakh school students) receiving annual cash transfers (as of 2026-01-20)
₹₹6,500 Crore annual school incentive outlay budget allocation
📅Running since 2020
🔄4 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-19scheme_type

state

Official Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id

193

Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verification

Baseline verification of Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Gra...

Official Source ↗
2026-09-28initial_verification

Baseline verification of Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Amma Vodi School Education Gra...

Official Source ↗
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada - 521456

Helpline: 0866-2881234

Jurisdiction: Statewide (Andhra Pradesh)

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