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Donate nowEverything you need to know about donating to government schools in Andhra Pradesh.
Connect to School is an initiative of the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. It enables citizens and organizations to donate towards improving infrastructure and facilities at government schools across the state.
The program is managed by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and operates under the oversight of the state government.
The program covers 43,000+ government schools across all districts of Andhra Pradesh, from primary schools to higher secondary schools.
By default, contributions are credited to the State Program Account. If you select a school before payment, your contribution is credited to that school’s SMC (School Management Committee) Account instead.
It sets the amount you give. Choosing needs tells us what a school has asked for, but funds are not earmarked against individual items. The school’s SMC decides how the funds are utilized based on priority.
Yes. You can search for any government school by name, village, mandal, or district. Once you find the school, you can donate directly to it.
There is no fixed minimum. You can contribute any amount you wish. Every contribution, big or small, helps improve school infrastructure.
Yes. Organizations, corporates, and CSR initiatives are welcome to contribute.
Tax benefits depend on the applicable provisions under the Income Tax Act. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.
Schools list needs across multiple categories including classrooms, toilets and sanitation, drinking water, labs and equipment, digital infrastructure, playgrounds, libraries, electrical infrastructure, furniture, and more.
The estimated costs are based on standard government rates prescribed by the Department of School Education.
School needs are identified through a structured assessment process involving the school administration, the School Management Committee (SMC), and district education authorities.
The platform currently accepts monetary donations. For in-kind contributions, please contact the school’s SMC or the district education office directly.
UDISE stands for Unified District Information System for Education. It is the unique identifier assigned to every school by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Because a photograph of that particular school is not available yet. We show none until we have the real one.
School data is updated periodically based on reports from district education authorities and school-level assessments.
Yes, you are welcome to visit any government school. Please coordinate with the school’s headmaster or SMC.
All funds credited to a school’s SMC Account are subject to government audit and oversight.
Yes, a confirmation and receipt will be generated for every donation made through the platform.
We are working on features to help donors track the impact. Currently, you can revisit the school’s page to see updated facility status.