The Government of Andhra Pradesh introduced the "Thalliki Vandanam" scheme on June 12, 2025, to support mothers and guardians across the state by providing ₹15,000 per year for each child through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
This benefit applies to every child in the family, from Class 1 to Class 12 (including Intermediate) studying in all recognized Government, Private Aided, Private Unaided, and Residential Schools or Junior Colleges, starting from the Academic Year 2025-26.
In this article, we'll explain the eligibility rules, how payments are made, what can go wrong, and how you can check your status and fix issues in simple steps.
ThalliKi Vandanam eKYC Information:
The Government has enabled Mother/Child demise verification & Mother pending eKYC module in the GSWS Employees App (Version 8.4) for the ThalliKi Vandanam Scheme.
This feature helps Village/Ward Secretariat staff to:
- View cluster-wise pending eKYC cases under their jurisdiction
- Verify and confirm mothers whose eKYC is still pending
- Mark cases where the mother or child is deceased
Important Clarification:
- If the mother is deceased, the scheme amount will be credited to the father or guardian's bank account after proper verification.
- If the child is deceased, no payment will be credited under the scheme.
Tip: If you suspect that eKYC is pending or if the mother/guardian details need to be updated, visit your local Secretariat and ask staff to check the status using this new feature in the GSWS App.
Thalliki Vandanam Payment Dates & Schedule 2025-26
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Phase 1 Begins | Start of displaying eligible & ineligible lists at Village/Ward Secretariats. Objections and complaints accepted. |
| June 12 – June 20, 2025 | Objection Period | People can submit grievances regarding eligibility during this window. |
| June 21 – June 28, 2025 | Verification of Complaints | Authorities will verify submitted objections and finalize eligibility. |
| June 30, 2025 | Final List Publication | Eligible student lists (Class 1 and Junior Inter) will be published at Secretariats. |
| July 5, 2025 | Phase 2: Payment Release | ₹15,000 financial assistance will be credited to eligible mothers' bank accounts. |
Eligibility Criteria for Thalliki Vandanam Beneficiaries
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Income Limit |
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| Rice Card | At least one member in the household must possess a Rice Card |
| Land Ownership | <3 acres wet OR <10 acres dry OR total <10 acres combined |
| Vehicle Ownership | Not eligible if the household owns a 4-wheeler (Taxi, Tractor, Auto exempted) |
| Electricity Usage | Monthly average electricity consumption should be less than 300 units |
| Property Ownership | Household must not own any Municipal property of 1000 sq. ft or above |
| Govt Job/Pension | Not eligible if any household member is:
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| Income Tax Payer | Not eligible if any household member pays income tax |
| Attendance Requirement | Minimum 75% attendance is required to continue receiving benefits in the next academic year |
Thalliki Vandanam Scheme Payment Structure: Who Gets ₹15,000 and How It Is Credited
This section explains who receives the ₹15,000, whether it is the mother, father, guardian, or school, and how payments are processed in special cases like RTE admissions and government scholarships.
(1). Who Gets the Thalliki Vandanam Amount?
| Situation | Beneficiary of the ₹15,000 Payment |
|---|---|
| Normal case | Mother’s Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| If mother is not available | Father’s Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| If both parents are unavailable | Recognized guardian’s account |
| Orphan child | District Collector verifies and processes the payment |
(2). Thalliki Vandanam Payment for RTE Act 12(1)(C) Admissions
- For students admitted under RTE Act 12(1)(C), the government directly pays the school fee to the private unaided school.
- This is processed by the State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha.
- If any balance is left from ₹15,000 after the fee is paid, it is credited to the mother’s bank account.
(3). Payment Process for Students Receiving Other Scholarships
- Students who receive pre-matric or post-matric scholarships (for SC, ST, BC, Minority, etc.) first get the eligible amount from their respective Welfare Department.
- The remaining balance from the ₹15,000 under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme is then credited to the student’s bank account, not the mother’s.
Note: Under the Talliki Vandanam scheme, if more than six children from the same family are studying in school, their details will be verified by the DEO (District Educational Officer) or MEO (Mandal Educational Officer).
After successful verification, the benefit amount will be credited to the mother's bank account as per eligibility.
Common Reasons for Not Receiving Thalliki Vandanam Payment (With Solutions)
If your Thalliki Vandanam amount has not been credited to your bank account, it may be due to issues related to eligibility, data verification, or other government processing delays.
The table below explains the most common reasons for payment failure and their impact on disbursement. This will help you identify and resolve your issue quickly.
| S.No | Reason | Impact on Payment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Failed in GSWS Six-Step Validation | Not eligible under the scheme |
| 2 | No Aadhaar-seeded bank account for mother/guardian | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) fails |
| 3 | Incorrect or missing data in UDISE or GSWS portal (Aadhaar, name, bank details, etc.) | Payment withheld until correction |
| 4 | Student enrolled in ITI, Polytechnic, or IIIT (RGUKT) after Class 10 | Not eligible for Thalliki Vandanam |
| 5 | Student admitted under RTE Section 12(1)(C) in a private unaided school | Payment goes to school first; remaining balance (if any) is paid to the mother |
| 6 | Receiving Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship (CSS) from SC/ST/BC/Minority Welfare | Only remaining balance paid under Thalliki Vandanam |
| 7 | Completed Intermediate Second Year | No longer eligible for the scheme |
| 8 | Mother/guardian not mapped properly to the child in household database | Payment delayed until corrected in GSWS portal |
| 9 | Student studying in another state, though a resident of Andhra Pradesh | Not eligible under the scheme |
| 10 | Student studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya, CBSE, or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti | Eligibility decision pending by the School Education Department |
How Thalliki Vandanam Ensures Accurate Beneficiary Selection
To ensure accurate beneficiary identification under the Thilliki Vandanam Scheme, student data is selected through a strict multi-level verification process. This helps eliminate duplicates and ensures only eligible students are considered.
1. Centralized Data Collection by Education Departments
The School Education Department and Board of Intermediate Education collect key student details such as:
- Student Name, Aadhaar Number, Gender, Caste, Sub-caste
- Date of Birth, School Name, Class, Attendance Percentage
- Mother’s/Guardian’s Name, Aadhaar, Age, Relationship
2. Aadhaar-Based Validation for Student and Guardian
To prevent duplicate or fake entries, the Aadhaar numbers of both the student and the mother/guardian are validated. This ensures each record is unique and authentic.
3. Duplicate Removal and Data Cleansing by GSWS
The GSWS Department verifies the raw data to remove:
- Duplicate records
- Incomplete or invalid entries
- Entries with incorrect Aadhaar or demographic details
4. Mother-Child Mapping Authentication
A verified link between the student and the mother/guardian is established to avoid fake beneficiary claims and to ensure correct delivery of scheme benefits.
5. Cross-Verification with Welfare and Civil Supplies Data
The student data is further matched with databases from:
- Civil Supplies Department (for Rice Card and family data)
- Household Survey records
- Welfare Departments (SC/ST/BC/Minority/EWS)
Students already covered under Pre-Metric or Post-Metric Centrally Sponsored Scholarships are identified to avoid overlapping benefits.
This process ensures clean, reliable, and duplication-free student data for the Thalliki Vandanam Scheme.
6. Role of UDISE+ Data in Final Beneficiary List
Despite the multi-level verification process, some students may still be missing from both the eligible and ineligible lists of the Thalliki Vandanam Scheme. One of the key reasons is discrepancies or delays in UDISE+ data for the academic year 2025–26.
Common UDISE+ related issues include:
- Student not imported: If the student’s PEN number and date of birth were not correctly imported into the 2025–26 database, their name won’t appear in the active list.
- Wrong academic year selection: Some schools may have failed to update or migrate student data for the 2025–26 session, leading to missing records.
- Delay in data sync: If updates in UDISE+ are not synced on time with other government databases like GSWS or Welfare Departments, the student may be excluded during beneficiary data extraction.
To avoid such issues, schools should ensure timely and accurate data entry in UDISE+ under the correct academic year and verify that all eligible students are listed in the active student database.
How Financial Assistance is Disbursed for Orphans and Street Children
The Thalliki Vandanam Scheme doesn't leave behind orphans and street children who are enrolled in recognized schools. While most beneficiaries get the amount directly in the mother's bank account, these cases follow a special protocol to ensure the right support reaches them.
Instead of a direct bank transfer, the scheme routes the funds through a verified and accountable process led by the District Collector.
(1). Role of the District Collector
- The District Collector plays a key role in handling these special cases and ensures the funds are used properly.
- The scheme amount is first credited to the District Collector’s office, not to any individual account.
- A proper verification is done to confirm the child’s identity, school enrollment, and eligibility.
- Once verified, the Collector disburses the money to the guardian, care institution, or organization responsible for the child.
(2). Why This Process Is Important
- It ensures the right child actually receives the benefit, even without a parent.
- It protects against misuse or fraud, especially where no immediate family is involved.
- It allows the government to track and support vulnerable children more effectively.
(3). How Eligibility Is Verified
- The child must be studying in a recognized school—Government, Aided, or Private (approved by the AP Government).
- The child should be admitted through a registered orphanage or voluntary organization.
- The relevant government department checks all details before approving the final disbursement.
This method makes sure no child is left out. With oversight from District Collectors, even the most vulnerable students get the support they deserve.
How to Check Thalliki Vandanam Payment Status
You can check the Thalliki Vandanam money status in two simple ways:
1. Thalliki vandanam check status online (Individual Method)
- ✅ WhatsApp Governance Service: Send a message to the official WhatsApp number to get your payment status. (or)
- ✅ Official NBM Portal Status link: Use Mother Aadhaar number to track payment status online.
2. Check Status at Grama/Ward Secretariat
- ✅ WEA NBM Login → Track Application Status: Visit any nearest grama/ward secretariat can check using mother/father/guardian Aadhaar.
- ✅ Final Beneficiary Lists: You can also verify your name in the displayed Eligible/Ineligible lists at the Secretariat.
How to Resolve Thalliki Vandanam Payment Issues
If your name is missing from the Thalliki Vandanam eligibility list or you haven’t received the payment, you can raise a grievance through the Digital Assistant login at your Grama/Ward Secretariat.
Do this before the second phase of Thalliki Vandanam money release date to ensure you're included in the beneficiary list. We’ve also covered solutions for related issues in the following guides:
- How to Raise Land-Related Grievances
- Steps to Solve Electricity Bill Issues
- More Common Issues and Their Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions:
(1). Why does the mother receive only ₹13,000 instead of ₹15,000 under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme?
Under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme, ₹15,000 is sanctioned per child per year to every eligible mother or guardian.
However, the mother receives only ₹13,000 in her bank account because ₹2,000 is deducted at source and transferred to the District Collector’s account.
This deducted amount is used for the development of the school ecosystem, including infrastructure maintenance, sanitation, and hygiene.
The remaining ₹13,000 is credited to the mother’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
(2). My child had less than 70% attendance in 2024–25. Can we still expect to receive the Thalliki Vandanam amount in the 2025–26 academic year?
Yes, your child is still eligible for the Thalliki Vandanam benefit in the 2025–26 academic year. The 75% attendance requirement applies only from the current year (2025–26) onward.
Although the eligibility list may show your child's previous class (2024–25), attendance from that year is not considered for this year’s benefit.
To continue receiving the assistance in the next academic year (2026–27), your child must maintain at least 75% attendance during 2025–26.
(3). Why didn’t mothers of Class 1 and Class 11 students receive Thalliki Vandanam money?
Mothers or guardians of students enrolled in Class I and Class XI did not receive the Thalliki Vandanam amount initially because the enrollment process for these classes was still ongoing during the preparation of the eligibility list.
Once the Class I and XI admissions are completed and verified, eligible mothers/guardians will be included, and the benefit will be released accordingly. This step ensures that only students with confirmed enrollments receive the assistance.
(Q4) What to do if only one child received Thalliki Vandanam money, even though the mother has 2 or 3 eligible children?
If a mother has two or more eligible children but only one received the Thalliki Vandanam payment, and you're unsure which child got it:
- Raise a grievance in the mother’s name at your local village/ward secretariat.
- This should be done even if you don’t know which child received the benefit.
Conclusion
The Thalliki Vandanam scheme marks a significant step in Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to improve education and support financially vulnerable families.
By offering ₹15,000 in direct assistance to mothers or guardians of eligible students, the program not only reduces the economic burden of schooling but also reinforces the importance of continued education.
Its strong verification process ensures transparency. At the same time, flexible payment options recognize diverse family situations, including single mothers and guardians.
The requirement for regular attendance ties financial support directly to educational outcomes, motivating families to prioritize school participation.
With accessible grievance redressal channels and status-checking tools, the scheme also promotes accountability and trust.
Looking ahead, Thalliki Vandanam has the potential to reshape educational journeys for thousands of girls, creating long-term social and economic benefits across the state.