The AP government is getting ready to provide kits to students studying in government and aided schools in the 2025-26 academic year under the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Scheme. The government has issued administrative approvals to this extent. Rs. 953.71 crore to provide kits under this scheme.
Of these funds, the Center will allocate Rs. 175.03 crore and the state will allocate Rs. 778.68 crore. Kits will be provided to 35,94,774 students studying in government and aided schools from class one to class ten. Under the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Scheme, textbooks, workbooks, notebooks, belts, shoes, bags, dictionaries and three pairs of uniforms will be provided.
The government has estimated that it will cost Rs. 1858.50 to provide a kit with all the items to each student. Also, Rs. 1-8 will be provided for sewing costs in relation to uniforms. Rs. 120.. Rs. 240 will be paid to those in classes 9 and 10. To this extent, this kit will be provided to students from the next academic year.
There are criticisms that the bags in the kits provided to school students by the previous government were torn due to poor quality. Moreover, the coalition government has accused the party of painting the bags and belts with party colors.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh said that precautions are being taken to avoid that situation this time. He said that they have ordered a probe into the allegation that the previous government purchase the kits provided under Vidyakanuka for the 2024-25 academic year without tenders.
He said that from now on, the kits will be provided to school students without any shortages. On the other hand, the government is going to organize a mega meeting of parents and teachers of students on the 14th of this month. Moreover, it has been decided to organize science fairs and sports competitions in the months of November and December.
Moreover, the pending salaries of the nannies and watchmen in the schools have also been paid. Moreover, funds related to schools have also been released recently. Thus, Minister Nara Lokesh is paying special attention to the school education department.
Reviews are being conducted from time to time. He also says that decisions will be taken on the syllabus, examination system, and changes to be made in the education sector after discussing with teachers and parents.
