In which scheme of the Andhra Pradesh government, financial assistance of ₹15,000per annum is provided to each mother or a recognised guardian in the below povertyline (BPL) household, irrespective of the number of children in that family studyingfrom Class I to XII, for the 2020-21 academic year?

Correct option is D

·  Jagananna Amma Vodi is a flagship welfare scheme launched by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2020.

·  The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹15,000 per annum to mothers or recognized guardians from below poverty line (BPL) households to support the education of their children.

·  This assistance is provided for children studying from Class I to XII, and the scheme is designed to encourage parents to send their children to school, thereby improving education and reducing dropout rates in the state.

·  The scheme targets educational empowerment and aims to alleviate financial barriers for families, especially in rural and economically disadvantaged areas.

Additional Information:

• The Jagananna Amma Vodi scheme is part of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's larger Navaratnalu initiative, which focuses on welfare and poverty alleviation.
• This scheme helps in providing access to education, especially for underprivileged children, ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent their education.

Other Options:​

• Jagananna Vasathi Deevana : Provides financial assistance for students' hostel and accommodation fees but not for direct educational support as in Amma Vodi.
• Jagananna Gorumudda : Focuses on providing nutritious meals to students in government schools.
• Jagananna Vidya Deevana : Provides financial assistance to students for their education but does not cover all families like Amma Vodi.