- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits scheme provides free school kits to over 35 lakh students in Andhra Pradesh.
- Kits include uniforms, shoes, bags, textbooks, notebooks, and dictionaries with strict quality control by Quality Council of India.
- The scheme promotes education without political influence, honoring former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
In a major initiative to promote equality in education, the Telugu Desam Party-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has launched the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits scheme. Aimed at providing every student with an equal start, the scheme will distribute free educational kits to over 35 lakh school children across the state. Unlike previous programs that featured political branding, this new initiative marks a shift towards neutrality and inclusivity, ensuring students receive support without any political influence.
What Is Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits Scheme?
Named after Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and a respected academician, this scheme provides essential school materials to students from Class 1 to 10 at no cost. The government has allocated over Rs 953 crore to procure and distribute these kits, making a significant investment in supporting education without political coloring.
The scheme ensures that students receive high-quality materials. The Quality Council of India (QCI) has partnered with the government to conduct multi-layer quality checks, guaranteeing durable and useful items.
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What Items Are Included in the Kits?
- Three sets of uniforms in fresh colors: olive green pants or gowns and light yellow-green striped shirts.
- A pair of shoes, two pairs of socks, a belt, and a sturdy school bag.
- Textbooks, workbooks, and notebooks needed for classes 1 through 10.
- Oxford English-English-Telugu dictionaries for Class 6 students to boost language learning.
- Pictorial dictionaries for Class 1 to help young learners grasp concepts.
- Dictionaries in regional languages like Urdu, Tamil, and Odia in relevant areas to support mother tongue learning.
Additional Benefits and Details
Uniforms come fully stitched at no extra cost—the government shoulders the stitching fee: Rs 120 for Classes 1 to 8 and Rs 240 for Classes 9 and 10. This ready-to-wear provision helps remove any hassle for families.
Each kit costs about Rs 2,279, funded partly by the state (Rs 778.68 crore) and the Central Government (Rs 175.03 crore), reflecting a strong public commitment to education.
Why This Scheme Focuses on Education Beyond Politics
Former kits under the previous YSRCP administration were criticized for featuring political images and symbols. This stirred controversy as it politically influenced young students and appropriated government resources for publicity.
Current Hyderabad-based officials emphasize that Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits are free from political logos or colors, intending to honor the legacy of a great teacher and philosopher instead. This move is widely seen as a step toward keeping education neutral and focused solely on student welfare.
By providing modern, quality educational materials and uniform support, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits scheme helps you get the best possible start in school without worrying about affordability or political messaging.