Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026 puts Rs.15,000 a year into the hands of a mother for every school-going child in her family. The money is for children studying in Classes 1 to Intermediate in Andhra Pradesh, and it is paid for each child – there is no cap on how many children in one family can benefit. The scheme, also written Thalliki Vandanam in the official guidelines, began on 12 June 2025, and the payment goes straight to the mother’s bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer.

What makes Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026 different from most schemes is that parents never fill in a form. The school uploads the student’s details, officials check them against the family’s white rice card, income and attendance, and the money is released. The mother’s job is to keep the details the school holds correct – the right bank account, the right Aadhaar seeding, and the child’s attendance above 75% – and the rest of the process runs on its own.

Key Facts

What the Rs.15,000 Is Made Of

The split matters because the two parts travel by different routes. The Rs.13,000 is the part the mother sees: it is paid by DBT into her Aadhaar-seeded bank account, so it reaches her only if the account is active and the seeding is right. The Rs.2,000 goes to the school for maintenance, and the family never handles it. Together they make up the full Rs.15,000 per child per year, and the amount is the same for every child, from Class 1 to Intermediate.

Who Can Get Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026

• The child is studying in Class 1 to Intermediate in Andhra Pradesh.
• The family holds a white rice card.
• Household income is Rs.10,000 a month or less in rural areas, or Rs.12,000 a month or less in urban areas.
• The student has at least 75% attendance.
• The mother’s bank account is linked to her Aadhaar, so the DBT can reach her.

All five conditions are checked together, not one by one. A family can have the right income and the right card and still miss the payment if the child’s attendance has slipped below 75%, or if the mother’s bank account is not seeded to her Aadhaar. That is why the checks at the start of the school year matter more than any single document.

How the Money Reaches the Mother

1. The school uploads the student’s data at the start of the academic year.
2. Officials check the student’s details, the family’s rice card, income and attendance.
3. After verification, Rs.13,000 is paid to the mother by DBT.
4. Rs.2,000 goes to the school for maintenance.

Keep the mother’s bank account linked to Aadhaar, and keep the account active. A dormant account, a closed account or an account seeded to the wrong Aadhaar number will hold up the DBT even when everything else is right. You can check whether the mother’s Aadhaar is seeded to the right bank on uidai.gov.in before you visit the bank – the subsidy goes to the account mapped to her Aadhaar in the NPCI mapper. Our Aadhaar Bank Seeding guide explains how to check and fix the mapping. If the mother has changed her bank account, tell the school and the bank so the new account is seeded before the payment run.

How to Check Your Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026 Payment Status

1. Open the GSWS-NBM portal and use the status-check option.
2. Enter the details it asks for – keep the student’s and the mother’s Aadhaar details ready.
3. The portal shows whether the payment for the year has been credited, is pending, or has a problem.

Check the status once after the school has uploaded the data, and again after the payment run. The portal is the quickest way to tell whether a delay is a verification problem, a bank problem or simply a payment that has not been released yet. Our Talliki Vandanam Payment Status guide explains the same check in more detail.

If the Payment Has Not Arrived

When the payment has not arrived, check four things before you visit anyone: whether the school uploaded the student’s data, whether the student’s attendance is above 75%, whether the white rice card is still valid, and whether the mother’s bank account is seeded to her Aadhaar. Most delays come from one of these four, and each of them has a fix – the school can re-upload the data, the bank can seed the account, and the Sachivalayam can check the card.

If all four are right and the payment is still missing, ask the school or your Grama or Ward Sachivalayam for the exact reason the record gives. Take the student’s Aadhaar, the mother’s Aadhaar and the white rice card with you. Do not pay anyone who offers to release the payment – the check, the seeding and the correction are all free.

Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026 in Its Second Year

Talliki Vandanam continued into the 2026-27 academic year, and the same process applies – the school uploads the data for the new year, officials verify it, and the mother receives the DBT. Families who received the first year’s payment do not need to apply again; the school’s fresh upload for the new year is what carries the record forward. Our guide to Talliki Vandanam 2026-27 has the details for the second year.

FAQ

How much money is paid under Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026?

Rs.15,000 per child per year. Rs.13,000 is paid to the mother by DBT and Rs.2,000 goes to the school for maintenance.

Is there a limit on the number of children?

No. There is no cap on the number of children in a family who can benefit.

Which classes are covered?

Classes 1 to Intermediate in Andhra Pradesh.

Who receives the money?

The mother of the child. Rs.13,000 is paid to her bank account by DBT.

What is the income limit?

Household income of Rs.10,000 a month or less in rural areas, or Rs.12,000 a month or less in urban areas.

How much attendance is needed?

At least 75% attendance.

How do I apply for Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026?

There is no application form. The school uploads the student’s data, so parents should make sure the school has the correct details.

Where can I check my payment status?

On the GSWS-NBM portal, gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in. Keep the student’s and the mother’s Aadhaar details ready.

When was Talliki Vandanam launched?

12 June 2025.

Read also: Annadata Sukhibhava Status Check | Talliki Vandanam 2026-27 | Aadabidda Nidhi | Annadata Sukhibhava Scheme 2026

Talliki Vandanam Scheme 2026 gives Rs.15,000 a year for every school-going child, with no cap on the number of children and no form to fill. The mother’s bank account, the child’s attendance and the white rice card are the three things that decide whether the money arrives on time, and all three are in the family’s hands to keep right. Check the status on the GSWS-NBM portal after the school uploads the data, and follow up at the school or the Sachivalayam if anything is missing.

Last updated: November 2026

Venky

Venkatesh is the Content Lead and Researcher at UNQ Information. He researches government schemes, pension programs, citizen services, and welfare initiatives related to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He regularly publishes updates and educational content to help readers understand eligibility criteria, required documents, application procedures, benefit details, and important government announcements in a simple and easy-to-understand format.