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Samagra Shiksha AP • 2026-27

CRC School Complex Grants Guidelines

Sanction of Rs. 65,000 per Cluster | 2,809 CRCs | PRABANDH Portal Upload Instructions

The State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh, Sri B. Srinivasa Rao, I.A.S., has issued proceedings vide Rc.No. 2893127/SS-15024/22/2025-SAMO-SSA dated 02-10-2026 regarding the sanction and detailed utilization guidelines of Cluster Resource Centre (CRC) Grants for the academic year 2026-27.

📊 Overall Allocation at a Glance:

• Total Clusters Covered: 2,809 School Complexes across Andhra Pradesh.
• Grant per Cluster: Rs. 65,000/- (0.65 Lakh).
• Total State Budget Sanctioned: Rs. 1,825.85 Lakhs.
• Mandatory Online Reporting: All expenditure vouchers and utilization must be updated on the State Mobile App and national PRABANDH portal.

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💰 Component-Wise Budget Allocation (2,809 CRCs)

Sl. No.	Component Name	Physical Units	Unit Cost (Rs.)	Total Budget (Rs. in Lakhs)
1	Maintenance Grant	2809	Rs. 15,000 (0.15 Lakh)	Rs. 421.35
2	TLM / TLE Grant	2809	Rs. 20,000 (0.20 Lakh)	Rs. 561.80
3	Meeting & Travel TA Grant	2809	Rs. 15,000 (0.15 Lakh)	Rs. 421.35
4	Contingency Grant	2809	Rs. 15,000 (0.15 Lakh)	Rs. 421.35
Grand Total:			Rs. 65,000 (0.65 Lakh)	Rs. 1,825.85 Lakhs

📝 Guidelines for Expenditure Under Each Head

1. Maintenance Grant: Rs. 15,000/-

To be utilized for minor repairs and upkeep of infrastructure:

• Computers, printers, fans, furniture, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
• Toilet maintenance, building roof leakage repairs, painting, and whitewashing.
• Maintenance of existing school complex assets and educational equipment.

2. Grant of TLE / TLM: Rs. 20,000/-

Dedicated to supporting effective classroom teaching and learning resources:

• Procurement of reference books, school library books, magazines, and newspapers.
• Preparation and purchase of Teaching Learning Material (TLM).
• Lab consumables, science kits, and equipment.

3. Meeting & Travel Grant (TA): Rs. 15,000/-

Provides institutional support for cluster-level monitoring visits and meetings:

• CRMT Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 40/- per school visit (with a mandatory minimum of 10 school visits per month).
• Cluster Headmaster Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 80/- per school visit (ensuring all schools in the cluster are covered every month).
• Miscellaneous complex meeting arrangements.

4. Contingent Grant: Rs. 15,000/-

Covers recurring administrative and office-running expenses:

• Office stationery, postage, printing, and postal dispatch charges.
• Telephone, broadband, electricity, and sanitation/cleaning expenses.
• Transportation charges for TLM kits, SRKVM, and materials.
• Purchase of essential office furniture or basic equipment.

📑 Financial Records & Audit Compliance

Cluster School Heads and Additional Project Coordinators (APCs) must adhere to strict financial discipline:

• Cash Book Entries: All sanctioned amounts and day-to-day expenditures must be recorded promptly.
• Vouchers & Utilization Certificates: Original bills, receipts, and stamped UCs must be maintained in voucher files.
• Stock Register: All consumable and non-consumable goods purchased must be entered into the stock register.
• Ledgers & Bank Statements: Passbooks, cheque books, and bank statement reconciliations must be updated regularly.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Expenditures must directly correspond to school visits, teacher capacity-building programmes, and instructional hours.
• PRABANDH Upload: Estimates and actual bills must be uploaded in the state tracking app and PRABANDH web portal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who issued the CRC grant proceedings for 2026-27?

Issued by the State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha AP, Sri B. Srinivasa Rao, I.A.S., vide Rc.No. 2893127 dated 02-10-2026.

Q2: How much grant does each school complex receive?

Each of the 2,809 Cluster Resource Centres in Andhra Pradesh is allocated Rs. 65,000/- for the 2026-27 academic session.

Q3: What is the monthly inspection norm for Cluster HMs and CRMTs?

CRMTs must conduct a minimum of 10 school visits per month (@ Rs. 40/visit), while Cluster HMs must inspect all schools in their cluster every month (@ Rs. 80/visit).

🎯 Conclusion

The release of Rs. 1,825.85 Lakhs towards CRC Grants for 2026-27 strengthens grassroots academic supervision and administrative functions across 2,809 School Complexes in Andhra Pradesh. By balancing infrastructure upkeep, TLM enrichment, and travel support, these guidelines ensure accountable resource utilization through direct monitoring on the PRABANDH portal.

Disclaimer: This article is published for information, educational, and reference purposes based on official Samagra Shiksha departmental proceedings. School complexes are advised to refer to the official circular issued by the State Project Director for statutory accounting compliance.

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