Here’s the latest update on the “Ammaku Vandanam” ? style welfare program in Andhra Pradesh, now known as “Thalliki Vandanam”. Renamed and relaunched by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu on June 12, 2025, marking the first anniversary of the coalition government. This is part of the “Super Six” manifesto promises and is seen as an expanded version of the previous Amma Vodi scheme.
Financial Details:
?15,000 per school?going child, per year:
?13,000 is credited directly to mothers’ bank accounts.
?2,000 is retained for school development – including maintenance, hygiene, and sanitation.
In the first year, the government allocated ?8,745?crore targeting 67.27 lakh students.
Eligibility and Reach:
Unlike Amma Vodi (which backed only one child per family), this new scheme supports every child in eligible households – covering Classes I through XII, across government, private-aided, private-unaided schools, and junior colleges.
Coverage breakdown:
BC: 29.82 lakh
SC: 11.76 lakh
ST: 4.26 lakh
Minority: 0.665 lakh
EBC: 8.44 lakh
Implementation Timeline:
Phase 1 (June 12–?): ?13,000 deposited for 42.69 lakh mothers (~54.94 lakh students).
Appeals accepted until June 20, with grievance resolution from June 21–28.
Phase 2 disbursement (for appeals and new enrollments) scheduled for July 7
Final beneficiary list to be published by June 30.
Summary:
Financial Aid: ?15,000 per child annually
Mothers Benefited: ~42.69 lakh in Phase 1
Students Covered: 67.27 lakh total
Funds Allocated: ?8,745?cr (total ?10,091?cr incl. infra)
Appeals Window: Until June 20
Phase 2 Disbursements: From July 7