MRC Grants 2026–27 Guidelines

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SAMAGRA SHIKSHA • ANDHRA PRADESH

AP MRC (BRC/URC) Grants 2026–27

Official Utilization Guidelines & Proceedings

Grant per MRC: ₹80,000 | Academic Year 2026–27

₹80,000Per MRC Grant
679Physical Units
₹543.20 LTotal Allocation
4Grant Components

Official Proceedings Details

Issued by: State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati
Present: Sri B. Srinivasa Rao, I.A.S.
Rc. No.: 2893165/SS-15024/24/2025-SAMO-SSA
Date: 02-10-2026
Subject: Utilization of MRC (BRC/URC) Grants for Academic Year 2026–27 – Instructions issued
Reference: Proceedings of Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, dated 31-08-2026

Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh, has issued instructions to the Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators about the utilization of MRC grants. A total allocation of ₹543.20 lakh is mentioned for 679 units, at ₹80,000 per MRC.

MRC Grant Allocation – Component-wise

S. No.ComponentPhyGrant per UnitTotal (₹ Lakhs)
1Maintenance Grant679₹20,000135.80
2TLE / TLM Grant679₹10,00067.90
3Meeting / Travel (TA) Grant679₹30,000203.70
4Contingency Grant679₹20,000135.80
Total₹80,000543.20

The amounts above are the prescribed component-wise allocation as stated in the proceedings. Expenditure must follow the applicable official norms.

1. Maintenance Grant – ₹20,000

Permitted maintenance and repair of existing items and assets includes:

  • Computers and printers
  • Fans and furniture
  • Electrical works and plumbing
  • Toilet building and roof repairs
  • Painting and whitewashing
  • Maintenance of existing equipment and assets

2. TLE / TLM Grant – ₹10,000

The proceedings list these items:

  • Reference books and library books
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • Purchase of Teaching Learning Material (TLM)
  • Lab equipment
  • Miscellaneous expenditure under this component

3. Meeting / Travel Grant – ₹30,000

  • FTA at ₹1,000 per month to each MEO (MEO 1 and MEO 2), connected with monthly minimum school visits under the tour programme approved by the District Educational Officer.
  • Expenses relating to review meetings with Headmasters and other stakeholders.
  • Miscellaneous expenditure under this component.

The official proceedings describe the monthly FTA and approved-tour requirements. They do not provide a separate month-wise expenditure table.

4. Contingency Grant – ₹20,000

  • Stationery and postage
  • Telephone, electricity and cleaning expenses
  • Books, periodicals, magazines and newspapers
  • Transport charges for TLM kits / SRKVM etc.
  • Office furniture and equipment purchases
  • Other incidental office-running expenditure

Grant Utilization & Record Maintenance

  • Record sanctioned grants and expenditure in the Cash Book regularly.
  • Keep receipts and Utilization Certificates (UCs) in voucher files.
  • Record purchased goods in the Stock Register.
  • Maintain the Ledger, Cheque Book, Pass Book and Bank Statements with full financial details.
  • Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) concerning visits, capacity-building programmes and teachers’ teaching hours in the Mandal.
  • Upload estimates and expenditure in the State-developed app.
  • Upload expenditure details to the PRABANDH portal without fail.

Instructions to District Officials

All District Educational Officers and Additional Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha are requested to ensure that expenditure follows the prescribed norms. Estimates and expenditure must be uploaded to the State-developed application, and expenditure details must also be uploaded to the PRABANDH portal.

Issued by: B. Srinivasa Rao, I.A.S., State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh.

Officials Addressed

  • Regional Joint Directors of School Education in Andhra Pradesh
  • District Educational Officers and Ex-Officio Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha
  • Additional Project Coordinators of Samagra Shiksha
  • Mandal Education Officers through the concerned District Educational Officers
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