Vidya Mitra School Kits are the free school kits that Andhra Pradesh government school students get every year. The scheme is now called the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra — earlier it was known as Vidya Kanuka — and the kits are given to students through their schools. This guide explains what the kits are, who gets them, how they reach students, and what to do if your child did not get one.
For a family with children in a government school, the kit matters. Notebooks, a school bag and the other things a child needs to study add up — and for a family that counts every rupee, a free kit at the start of the school year is real help. That is what Vidya Mitra does: it takes the cost of the basic school kit off the parents.
| Detail | Vidya Mitra School Kits |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra (earlier Vidya Kanuka) |
| What it gives | Free school kits to students |
| Who gets it | Students of AP government schools |
| How it reaches students | Through their schools |
| When | Every academic year |
| Application | No separate application — given at the school |
| Where to ask | Your child’s school; the Education Department |
What Are Vidya Mitra School Kits?
Vidya Mitra School Kits are the school kits that the Andhra Pradesh government gives free, every year, to students of government schools. The kit is the set of things a child needs for the school year, and it is handed out at the school itself — the child does not have to apply for it anywhere else.
The idea is simple: a child should not miss school, or fall behind, because the family cannot afford notebooks and a school bag. By giving the kit free at the school, the government removes that cost for the parents — and it removes the paperwork too, because the school knows its own students.
We could not verify the exact list of items in the Vidya Mitra kit for the current year from the official sources we checked, so we do not list one here. Ask your child’s school for the items in this year’s kit.
Vidya Mitra School Kits: From Vidya Kanuka to the New Name
Parents will know this scheme by its old name, Vidya Kanuka. That name has changed: the scheme now runs as the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra. It is the same idea — free school kits for government school students — under a new name.
Renames like this happen when governments change, and they cause real confusion. If you hear “Vidya Kanuka” from a neighbour and “Vidya Mitra” from the school, they are talking about the same thing. There is no separate Vidya Kanuka application to make, and no second kit to claim. One scheme, one kit, one new name.
Who Gets the Vidya Mitra School Kits?
The kits go to students of government schools in Andhra Pradesh. The school itself decides which of its students get a kit, because it holds the enrolment record — the list of children actually studying there.
There is no separate application form for parents to fill. If your child is enrolled in a government school and attends it, the kit comes through the school. That is also why the first place to ask about a kit is the school — the headmaster or the class teacher knows whether your child is on the distribution list.
Vidya Mitra School Kits: What Parents Need to Do
Very little. The kit is arranged by the school, so parents do not have to fill in a form, visit an office or pay anything. The main thing a parent needs to do is make sure the child is enrolled and attending — and to keep in touch with the school about when the kits are being given out.
If you have moved house or changed schools, check that the child’s enrolment has moved with them. A kit is given at the school where the child is enrolled, so a child whose record is still at an old school may be missed at the new one. A quick word with the headmaster at the start of the year sorts this out.
How the Kits Reach Students: 5 Steps
- Enrolment. The child is enrolled in a government school in Andhra Pradesh.
- School list. The school draws up the list of its students for the year.
- Kits arrive. The kits are supplied to the school for distribution.
- Distribution. The school hands the kit to each student.
- Check. If a child did not get a kit, the parent asks the class teacher or headmaster — and, if needed, the Education Department.
The chain is short — school to student — and that is what keeps it simple. But a short chain still breaks sometimes: a child who joined late, a name missed on a list, or a kit that ran short. The fix is the same in each case — ask at the school first.
What If Your Child Did Not Get a Kit?
- Ask at the school first. Speak to the class teacher or the headmaster. They can check whether your child’s name is on the distribution list and whether the kits have arrived.
- Check the enrolment. A child who joined mid-year, or whose enrolment record has a mistake, can be missed. Make sure the school’s record is correct.
- Do not pay anyone. The kit is free. Nobody should ask you for money to get your child a kit.
- Ask the Sachivalayam. If the school cannot help, your Grama/Ward Sachivalayam can point you to the right office — and you can raise a grievance on the GSWS NBM portal at gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in.
Vidya Mitra School Kits and Other School Support
The school kit is one part of a wider set of support for children in AP government schools, and families should know about the rest:
- Midday meals. Free hot meals in AP schools and junior colleges under the Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal scheme.
- Scholarships. Post-matric scholarships (RTF and MTF) for college students through Jnanabhumi scholarships — application on the Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in.
- Talliki Vandanam. Financial support for mothers of school-going children. Check the Talliki Vandanam payment status guide if a payment is delayed.
- Certificates for scholarships. Scholarship applications usually need an income certificate and, where asked, a caste certificate in AP — both issued through the Sachivalayam and MeeSeva.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vidya Mitra School Kits
What are Vidya Mitra School Kits?
Free school kits given every year to students of Andhra Pradesh government schools under the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra scheme — earlier known as Vidya Kanuka.
How do I apply for Vidya Mitra School Kits?
You do not apply separately. The kits are given through the child’s school, so enrolment in a government school is what counts. Ask the school if your child is on the distribution list.
Is Vidya Kanuka still running?
The scheme runs under its new name, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidya Mitra. Vidya Kanuka was the earlier name of the same school-kit scheme.
What is inside a Vidya Mitra School Kit?
We could not verify the exact list of items in the kit for the current year from the official sources we checked, so we do not list one here. Your child’s school can confirm what this year’s kit contains.
My child did not get a kit — what should I do?
Ask the class teacher or headmaster first, check that the enrolment record is correct, and do not pay anyone for a kit. If the school cannot help, ask at the Sachivalayam or raise a grievance on the GSWS NBM portal.
Vidya Mitra School Kits take one cost off a family’s shoulders every year — the basic things a child needs to study. The kit comes through the school, so enrolment is the key, and the school is the first place to ask about it. For official updates, check the Andhra Pradesh government portal and your child’s school.
Last updated: November 2026