Guidelines for Utilisation of Composite School Grant to the Govt. & t ocal Body, Model Schools, KGBVs, Other State Govt., TWPS Dept. and TW Ashram Schools in the State for the year 2e.26-27

Utilisation of Grant:

• Release of grant to Government & local Body Schools (including Junior Colleges), Model Schools, KGBVs, Other State Government Schools, and Tribal Welfare Department Schools (Primary, Ashram and Junior College).
• Provision of stationery, i.e., chalk pieces, white papers, registers, etc., and conduct of exams.
• Utilising grants to celebrate National Festivals, i.e., Independence Day and Republic Day, etc.
• Payment of internet charges.
• Not to utilise the School Composite Grant for payment of electricity bills, as Government has issued orders vide G.O.Ms.No.zo, Enerry (Power-I) Department, dated o5.o9.zoz4, providing free power supply to Government Educational Institutions in Telangana State (copy enclosed).
• Repairs to computers, projector, K-Yan, TV, etc.
• Cable, internet charges and other expenditure relating to digital classes.
• Purchase of consumables/chemicals, etc., for Science lab.
• Replacement and repair oflaboratory equipment.
• Minor repairs to doors, u'indous, flooring, etc.
• Providing drinking water.
• 10% of the grant to be utilised for purchase of liquid soap for hand wash and toilet-cleaning material, as part of the "Svachhta Action Plan".
• Schools haring CwSN students may utilise up to Rs. 1o,ooo/- from the Composite School Grant for providing railings and other minor accessibility facilities, rvherever required, to facilitate safe and barrier-free access within the school premises.
• If the school does not have ramp it has to be now taken up with this budget.
• Rain water hanesting Pit may be taken up rvith this grant.
• One of the existing toilet can be upgraded as CWSN \i'ith this buedget.

School Sanitisation Guidelines

• Separate toilets for boys and girls, hand-washing facilities and safe drinking water shall be made available.
• Adequate stock ofsoap, hand sanitiser/alcohol rub or chlorine solution and other cleaning materials shall be maintained at all times.
• School premises shall be cleaned, sanitised and disinfected regularly with proper ventilation.
• As per G.O.Ms.No.zr, School Education (Prog-I) Department, dated 9o.o7.2o24, the Amma Aadarsha Patashaala Committee (AAPC) shall utilise the separate School Facility Maintenance Grant, in addition to the Composite School Grant, for cleaning toilets, maintaining school premises and watering plants.
• WHO-recommended o.5% sodium hypochlorite solution shall be used for disinfecting surfaces, and,7oo/o isopropyl alcohol for small items. Cleaning staff shall be provided with appropriate protective equipment.

General Guidelines for Accountability

The following accountability measures shall be followed:

• The School Management Committee (SMC)/ Amma Aadarsha Patashaala Committee (AAPC) shall pass a resolution for utilisation of the grant and maintain it on record.
• A social audit ofthe grant utilisation shall be conducted by the SMC/AAPC.
• Stock registers and issue registers shall be maintained for all items purchased and utilised.
• Details of expenditure and the balance amount shall be displayed on the school notice board.
• Grant utilisation shall be reviewed in every monthly SMC/AAPC meeting.
• A cash book and supporting vouchers shall be maintained for all transactions.
• The second instalment shall be released only after full utilisation of the first instalment.
• Funds shall be utilised based on the actual requirements ofthe school and shall not remain unspent up to 3r.t March.
• Bills shall be obtained at the time of purchase and not after withdraual of funds.
• The Head Master/Principal shall be responsible for ensuring proper
• utilisation ofthe grant in accordance r.r.ith these guidelines.
• The District Educational Officer (DEO) and Mandal Educational Officer
• (MEO) shall monitor the utilisation of the grant.