The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits 2025 to help school students from poor families. These kits will be given at free of cost to the students of Class 1 to Class 10 in government and government-aided schools. They want to ensure that every student receives equal opportunities right from the start by giving them all the necessary school items like uniforms, bags, books, etc.
Let’s understand everything about this scheme in simple and clear words.
About Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Scheme
The scheme is named after Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of the greatest teachers, philosophers, and the former President of India. Teacher’s Day is celebrated every year on September 5 in order to celebrate his birth day. The government made an effort to name the scheme after him because of his contribution to education and to keep the scheme away from political names or symbols.
The government is distributing school kits free to over 35 lakh students of Andhra Pradesh under this scheme. Each kit costs Rs 2,279 approximately, with the sAlcheme’s total budget being around Rs 953.71 crore. This budget includes Rs 778.68 crore from the state government and Rs 175.03 crore from the central government.
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Objective of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits
The objective of this scheme is:
- Help children belonging to poor families by giving them essential school items for free.
- To promote equality among all students by providing the same kind of school materials to all of them.
- To encourage children to attend school regularly with confidence and a sense of pride.
- Make sure that no child has that feeling of being cast away because he/she was unable to buy school supplies.
Overview of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits
| Name of the Scheme | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits |
| Launched By | Andhra Pradesh State Government |
| Launch Year | 2025 |
| Announced By | Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister |
| Purpose | Provide free educational kits to students |
| Beneficiaries | Students of Classes 1 to 10 |
| Target Schools | Government and Government-Aided Schools |
| Total Beneficiaries | Over 35 Lakh Students |
| Budget | ₹953.71 Crore |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | To be announced |
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Eligibility Criteria
To get the benefits of this scheme, students must meet these rules:
- Must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- Must be studying in Class 1 to Class 10.
- Must be enrolled in a government or government-aided school.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits Item List
Here’s what students will get in the kit:
- Three Sets of Uniforms
- Olive green pants/gowns and light yellow-green striped shirts
- Stitching charges are also covered by the government
- One Pair of Shoes
- Size range: 16 cm to 32 cm for both boys and girls
- Two Pairs of Socks
- Given based on size category
- One Belt
- Different lengths for each class group
- School Bag
- Parrot Green (Classes 1–2)
- Pink Medium (Classes 3–5)
- Black Large (Classes 6–10)
- Notebooks (For Classes 6 to 10)
- Class-wise distribution of notebooks is as follows:
| Class | 200 Pages White | 200 Pages Ruled | 200 Pages Broad | Graph Book | Total |
| VI | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| VII | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| VIII | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| IX | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| X | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
- Textbooks
- Provided for all classes from 1st to 10th
- Workbooks
- Given to Classes 1 to 5
- Dictionaries
- Pictorial Dictionary for Class 1
- Oxford Dictionary for Class 6
- Dictionaries in regional languages like Urdu, Tamil, and Odia as per student need
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Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Birth Certificate
- Educational Certificate
- Bank Account Details
Benefits of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Scheme
- Helps poor students get free school items
- Reduces the financial burden on families
- Encourages children to attend school
- Builds confidence and equality among students
- Gives access to good quality school materials
- No political logos or names on the kits
How to Get Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits Benefits?
If you want to get benefits for this scheme, then follow these simple steps to apply online:
- First, you visit the official website. (to be announced soon).
- Then click on the “Apply Now” button.
- After that, fill in your details and upload the required documents.
- Check all the information and click “Submit” button.
- Once your application is approved, the school will give the kit to the student.
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FAQs – Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits 2025
Which state launched the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits 2025?
Andhra Pradesh government launched this scheme.
Who can get the benefits of this scheme?
Students from Class 1 to 10 studying in government or aided schools in Andhra Pradesh.
What is the total budget for the scheme?
The total budget is ₹953.71 crore.
What is the value of each kit?
Each kit is worth around ₹2,279.
Are dictionaries included in the kit?
Yes, both pictorial and Oxford dictionaries are provided, depending on the class.