Vidya Sakthi Programme - Action Plan 2026-27 in AP Schools Guidelines

July 14, 2026 |

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AMARAVATHI :: ANDHRA PRADESH

Present: Smt. Thameem Ansariya A, I.A.S.

Rc.No.28022/11/2026-PLG-CSE Dated:14-07-2026

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School Education Department Vidya Sakthi Programme - Implementation of Academic Action Plan for the Academic Year 2026-27 in Z.P., Government, Muncipal, APREIS, KGBVs and AP Model Schools - Orders - Issued.

1.Memorandum of Understanding between IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation and Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 15.11.2024.

Read:-2. Proceedings Rc.No.28022/31/2024-PLG-CSE dated 13.06.2025.

3. Recommendations of RJDS, DEOs, Headmasters, SCERT Coordinator and Subject Teachers in the meeting conducted on 6-07-2026.

ORDER:

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, has been implementing the "Vidya Sakthi Programme to strengthen learning outcomes through technology-enabled remedial education for Classes 6 to 9 in English, Mathematics and Science. In view of the successful implementation during the Academic Year 2025-26 and the suggestions received in the review meeting held on 06.07.2026, it has been decided to continue the programme with strengthened online delivery and monitoring arrangements during the Academic Year 2026-27.

2. The programme shall be implemented in all identified 4720 Ζ.Ρ., Government, Municipal, APREIS, KGBV and AP Model Schools through a structured online instructional model, enabling uniform academic support across the State.

Objectives:

Improve learning outcomes in English, Mathematics and Science.

Support students in difficult topics through revision-oriented teaching and remedial reinforcement.

Provide additional academic assistance to students requiring remedial support and first-generation learners.

Strengthen digital classroom practices through interactive teaching, quizzes, simulations and audio-visual resources.

Ensure continuous assessment, feedback and monitoring at school, district and state levels.

Implementation Framework:

1. The SCERT shall prepare structured academic planners, revision modules, lesson summaries, model questions and competency-based support material in alignment with the academic calendar.

2. The headmasters of all identified schools shall incorporate the Vidya Sakthi schedule into the regular timetable, ensure student participation and conduct fortnightly academic reviews.

3. Subject teachers shall facilitate the online sessions, support classroom linkage activities and monitor student progress on a regular basis.

4. The District Educational Officers shall monitor implementation, review school-wise performance and submit monthly reports to the Director of School Education.

5. The Regional Joint Directors shall conduct monthly district-level monitoring and ensure compliance with programme instructions.

6. The IT Cell shall ensure uninterrupted internet connectivity, functioning of Interactive Flat Panels, audio systems and related digital infrastructure.

7. The District IT Coordinators shall attend to technical issues on priority and coordinate with schools for smooth conduct of online sessions.

Mode of Delivery:

The Vidya Sakthi live classes shall be transmitted online from IIT Madras through the Zoho platform, with support for interactive teaching, digital content delivery and online participation by students and teachers. igital

The delivery model may also integrate suitable digital learning tools such as simulations, animations and virtual demonstrations to improve conceptual understanding.

Assessment and Monitoring:

Baseline assessment at the beginning of the academic year.

Periodic fortnightly assessments.

Monthly competency review and learning analysis.

Continuous monitoring through school, district and state-level review mechanisms.

General Instructions:

1. All the identified schools shall ensure effective implementation of the programme without deviation by duly adjusting the School Timetable tentatively from 15th July 2026.

2. Technical and connectivity issues shall be resolved immediately in coordination with the District IT Cell/Samagra MIS/State IT Cell.

3. Schools shall submit periodic implementation reports as prescribed by the Director of School Education.

4. Any additional instructions issued by SCERT or the Director of School Education shall be followed scrupulously.

3 Therefore, all the Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers, District School Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators in the State in the State are requested to make necessary arrangements for the effective implementation of the Vidya Sakthi Programme in the identified 4,720 schools.

Receipt of these proceedings shall be acknowledged.

Encl: 1.Day wise Timetable of identified difficult topics.

2. 4720 schools list.

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DIKSHA Online Teacher Training Course on Nutrition Conduct of Baseline Survey of Classes 1-12

July 14, 2026 |

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DIKSHA Online Teacher Training Course on Nutrition Conduct of Baseline Survey of Classes 1-12

PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE PROJECT DIRECTOR SAMAGRA SHIKSHA ANDHRA PRADESH AMARAVATI Present: Sri B. Srinivasa Rao, I.A.S.Rc. No. 2521400/S-15024/22/2026-SAMO-SSA, Dt: 14-07-2026.

Sub: Samagra Shiksha, AP DIKSHA UNICEF supported Online Teacher Training Course on Nutrition Conduct of Baseline Survey through DIKSHA LMS for Teachers of Classes 1-12-Instructions issued - Reg.

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Ref: 1 Email from UNICEF Consultant, Samagra Shiksha, AP dated 06-04-2026 requesting action plan and budget estimation for Nutritional Survey and Course Development.

2 Letter HFO/Edu/AP/2026/45 dated 15-05-2026 from UNICEF Field Office addressed to the State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, AP.

The attention of all the District Educational Officers in the State is invited to the references cited. The UNICEF, in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh, has proposed to develop an Online Teacher Training Course on Nutrition on the DIKSHA LMS platform. The proposed course is intended to strengthen teachers' knowledge and classroom practices related to child nutrition, balanced diet, healthy dietary habits, micro nutrients, hidden hunger, processed and ultra-processed foods, and integration of nutrition concepts into classroom teaching. As part of the course development process, it is decided to conduct a Baseline Survey / Teacher Knowledge Assessment on Nutrition through DIKSHA LMS for teachers teaching Classes 1-12. The survey questionnaire has been developed by UNICEF to assess nutrition knowledge gaps, classroom practices, training needs, and support requirements of teachers. The responses received through this survey will be analysed and used for finalising the course content, module flow, video scripts, activities, assessments, and digital learning resources for the proposed Nutrition Course.

The details of the survey are as follows;

Particular	Details
Name of Survey	the Nutrition Survey for Teachers / Teacher Knowledge Assessment on Nutrition
Platform	DIKSHA LMS
Target Group	Teachers teaching Classes 1-12
Purpose	To assess teacher knowledge, classroom practices, training needs and support requirements related to nutrition education
Start Date	10-07-2026
End Date	20-07-2026
Survey Link	https://learning.diksha.gov.in/diksha/course.phpid=1469&section=2960

Therefore, all the District Educational Officers in the State are requested to issue necessary instructions to the Additional Project Coordinators, Deputy Educational Officers, Mandal Educational Officers, School Complex Headmasters and Headmasters concerned to disseminate the survey link and ensure that all teachers participate in the survey within the stipulated timeline duly ensure wide communication of the survey link and SOP through official channels, including district/mandal / school-level WhatsApp groups, email, and other communication modes, so as to ensure maximum participation from teachers across the State.

The SOP for participating in the DIKSHA LMS survey is enclosed herewith as Annexure-l for communication to all teachers.For any technical support, teachers may contact the District DIKSHA Coordinators / Mandal DIKSHA Coordinators /DIKSHA State Team.

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GIS Revised Rate of Interest (7.1% p.a) w.e.f 01-07-2025 to 31-12-2025 G.O.MS.No. 54

July 13, 2026 |

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GIS Revised Rate of Interest (7.1% p.a) w.e.f 01-07-2025 to 31-12-2025 G.O.MS.No. 54

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH ABSTRACT

PUBLIC SERVICES - Employees Welfare Scheme - Andhra Pradesh State Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1984 Revised Rate of Interest (7.1% p.a) w.e.f 01-07-2025 to 31-12-2025 on accumulated Savings Fund Communication of Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund for the Period from 01-07-2025 to 31-12-2025 Revised Tables Orders Issued.

FINANCE (ADMN-III-DI, DSA) DEPARTMENT G.O.MS.No. 54 Dated: 13-07-2026 Read the Following:

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1. G.O.MS.No. 293, Finance & Planning (Fin. Wing-Accts.II) Dept., Dt:08-10-1984.

2. G.O.MS.No.312, Finance & Plg. (Fin. Wing.Accts.II) Dept., Dt: 06-11-1984.

3. G.O.MS.No.367, Finance&Planning (FW-Admn.II) Dept., Dt: 15-11-1994.

4. G.O.Ms.No.32, Finance (Admn-III.DI, DSA) Dept., Dt: 16-03-2024.

5. G.O.Ms.No.1, Finance (Admn-III.DI, DSA) Dept., Dt:03-01-2025

6. G.O.RT.No. 1546, Finance (HR-III-Pension & GPF) Dept., Dt: 24-04-2025.

7. G.O.RT.No.1590, Finance (HR-III-Pension & GPF) Dept., Dt: 28-04-2025.

8. G.O.Ms.No.65, Finance (Admn-III-DI, DSA) Dept., Dt: 27-10-2025.

9. G.O.RT.No.2345, Finance (HR-III-Pension & GPF) Dept., Dt: 26-08-2025

10. G.O.RT.No.2930, Finance (HR-III-Pension & GPF) Dept., Dt: 08-12-2025.

In the reference 1st read above, orders were issued for introducing Group Insurance Scheme to the State Government Employees in place of Family Benefit Scheme with effect from 01-11-1984. According to Para 9 of the reference 1st read above, the accumulations of Savings Fund part and Insurance Fund part shall carry interest at the rates prescribed by Government from time to time.

2. In the reference 2nd read above, orders were issued for apportioning the subscription of each unit of Rs.10/- between Insurance Fund and Savings Fund in the ratio of Rs.3.125/-and Rs.6.875/- respectively.

3. In terms of the recommendation of the Committee constituted to review the working of the Andhra Pradesh State Employees Group Insurance Scheme in Government orders 3rd read above, orders were issued for revision of rate of subscription of each unit from Rs.10/-to Rs.15/- with effect from 01-11-1994. The apportionment of the subscription of each unit Rs.15/- between Insurance Fund and Savings Fund was fixed in the ratio of Rs.4.50/- and Rs.10.50/- respectively with effect from 01-11-1994. The amount of Insurance coverage will be Rs.15,000/- for each unit of subscription.

4. The rate of interest on accumulations of Savings Fund of the Member of the Scheme and. the interest on the Insurance Fund from time to time is as follows:

5. A committee has been constituted by the Govenment for preparation of Tables for calendar year 2016 onwards on par with CGEGIS tbles. The Committee has prepared a simplified table for maturity value of one unit for the calendar year 2016. Further, in Continuation of the Government orders the table for 3d and 4th Quarter of Calendar Year 2025 is prepared at the applicable interest rates 7.1% per annum.

6. The Sanctioning Authorities / Drawing and Disbursement Officers / Treasury Officers /District Audit Officers/Pay and Accounts Officers / Director of Works and Accounts are requeso keep in view of the appended Table while sanctioning and making the final payments under Group Insurance Scheme for proper implementation of the Scheme. The Expenditure is debitable to the following Head of Account.

/District Audit Officers / Pay and Accounts Officers / Director of Works and Accounts are requested to keep in view of the appended Table while sanctioning and making the final payments under Group Insurance Scheme for proper implementation of the Scheme. The Expenditure is debitable to the following Head of Account.

8011- Insurance and Pension Funds 107-Group Insurance Scheme 01 State Government Employees -001- Insurance Fund- 002-Savings fund003 from Government. Interest

7. Further, the following instructions shall also be scrupulously followed:

a) The following standard Forms / entries are to be compulsory furnished in Service Register of the individual without fail.

i) Entry in to the Scheme Form No 1 and Entry in Service Register.

ii) Change in Group Form No -2 and Entry in Service Register.

iii) Group wise Register of members maintained in Form No -8.

iv) The Nomination shall be made in Form No -6 for Unmarried and Form No-7 for Married.

v) Claiming of GIS: -

Form No. 3 for other than death

Form No. 5 for death

b) The Drawing and Disbursement Officer shall recover the correct rate of subscription according to the eligible group of employees. For any excess/less recovery, the Drawing and Disbursement Officer concerned shall be held responsible.

c) All the Heads of Offices should take prompt action for recording the necessary subscription entries in the Service Registers of the employees under proper attestation at the end of every financial year and a Certificate shall be recorded in the Service Register of each employee that subscription to the Scheme at the appropriate rates have been recovered for the period from April to March. The entries shall be attested by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer.

d) The Head of the Department / Drawing and Disbursement Officer shall be held responsible for sanctioning the Group Insurance Scheme final payments.

e) If an employee's subscription at any period if not recovered during Service the total subscription along with interest as applicable shall be recovered from the payments admissible

f) As per G.O.Ms.No.910, Finance (Admn.II) Department, dated: 28.10.2002 "Sanctioning authority shall send a copy of sanction orders of the Group Insurance Scheme Payment including calculation slip to the Director of Insurance, Govt of A.P., 4th Floor, Nidhi Bhavan, Mangalagiri, Guntur-522503 for Post Audit".

g) If any excess payment is identified, during the Post Audit Conducted by the Directorate of Insurance, the Excess amount shall be immediately recovered from the concerned Party. The Director of Insurance will notify the Drawing and Disbursement Officer (DDO) to recover the amount through a CFMS challan, using the Head of Account Mentioned 8011-107-01. The Drawing and Disbursement Officer must ensure that the remittance is made to the specified account and that this fact communicated to the Director of Insurance.

h) If any excess Payments are found, the difference amount shall be collected from the sanctioning authority and if not, such Officers are liable for disciplinary action.

I) The Head of the Department concerned shall take action against the erring officials who are responsible for the excess / less recoveries wherever they are detected.

j) The Director of Insurance, Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, Amaravati shall conduct a regular Audit of all claims paid under Group Insurance Scheme and send a report to the Head of the Department concerned.

8. As per G.O.Ms.No.225, Finance (Admn.II) Department, Dt.22-06-2010 the revised pay slabs as per RPS 2010 and its Corresponding Slabs in the Revised Scales of Pay, 2015 & 2022 for Classification of Groups and Compulsory deduction of subscription units applicable to the corresponding groups as shown below:

9. In view of the above circumstances stated above and after careful examination of the matter, Govemment hereby orders that the revised rate @7.1% p.a. 1st July 2025 on the Andhra Pradesh Group Insurance Savings Funds shall be allowed to continue up to 31-12-2025. Further, it is ordered that instructions prescribed should be followed scrupulously. The revised Table is annexed in Annexure I and some illustrations are also given in Annexure-II.

up to 31/10/1994 one Unit Rs.10 (saving 6.875 insurance3.125) and from 1/11/1994 unit size increased to Rs.15 (saving 10.5+ Insurance 4.5). This change is considered while arriving to maturity value of saving portion of one unit. The month November in a calendar year is taken as starting month.

ANNEXURE – II (Illustrations)

A unit starts at Rs.10/-pm before 1994 and it increases to Rs.15/-pm from 1994 but there is no extra unit is to be taken for arriving maturity value with starting year before 1994.Note: All units put together shall not exceed 8 in any case.