Telangana SFMG Grant 2026: Revised Norms for Schools with Part-Time Sweepers
Telangana SFMG Grant 2026: Revised School Facility Maintenance Grant Norms for Schools with Part-Time Sweepers
The Telangana School Education Department has issued important instructions regarding the release and utilization of the School Facility Maintenance Grant (SFMG) under the Amma Adarsha Patashala Scheme for schools where part-time sweepers are already deployed.
The proceedings were issued by the Director of School Education & State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Telangana, through Rc.No.2751/SS/CW/2026-27, dated 14-08-2026.
The main objective of these instructions is to prevent duplication of expenditure on cleaning and sanitation activities and to ensure proper and judicious utilization of the School Facility Maintenance Grant.
What is the School Facility Maintenance Grant (SFMG)?
The School Facility Maintenance Grant is intended to support essential maintenance activities in government, local body and model schools.
As per the guidelines referred to in the proceedings, the grant is intended for activities such as:
- Cleaning of toilets
- Cleaning of school premises
- Watering of plants
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic school environment
The Amma Adarsha Patashala Committee (AAPC) is responsible for utilizing the grant for the prescribed purposes.
An important point for schools is that the grant does not envisage the engagement of workers on a full-time or part-time basis.
Why Have New SFMG Norms Been Issued?
The School Education Department observed that part-time sweepers are already deployed in certain schools and are attending to cleaning and sanitation-related activities.
If the full SFMG amount is also spent on the same activities in those schools, it could result in duplication of expenditure.
Therefore, the Department has decided to regulate the amount of SFMG released to schools where part-time sweepers are already deployed.
Revised SFMG Norms for Schools with Part-Time Sweepers
The following revised monthly grant amounts will apply where part-time sweepers are already deployed:
| Student Enrolment | Existing SFMG Norm per School/Month | SFMG Where Part-Time Sweeper is Already Deployed |
|---|---|---|
| 1–30 Students | ₹3,000 | No Grant |
| 31–100 Students | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 101–250 Students | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 251–500 Students | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 501–750 Students | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Above 750 Students | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 |
Important Point for Schools with 1–30 Enrolment
Schools having 1 to 30 students, where a part-time sweeper is already deployed, will receive no SFMG under these regulated norms.
For all the other enrolment slabs shown above, the SFMG is reduced compared with the existing norm when a part-time sweeper is already deployed.
Responsibilities of DEOs and EO-DPOs
All District Educational Officers (DEOs) and EO-DPOs, Samagra Shiksha have been instructed to ensure that the revised norms are strictly followed while regulating and releasing SFMG to the concerned schools.
Before regulating the grant, officials should duly verify the details of schools where part-time sweepers have already been deployed.
This verification is important because the applicable grant depends on both:
- Student enrolment of the school, and
- Whether a part-time sweeper has already been deployed.
Instructions to Amma Adarsha Patashala Committees
The Amma Adarsha Patashala Committees (AAPCs) have an important role in proper utilization of SFMG.
The committees should use the grant strictly for purposes prescribed in the Government Order, including:
- Toilet cleaning
- Cleaning and maintenance of school premises
- Watering of plants
- Other prescribed school facility maintenance activities
However, expenditure should not be incurred again on an activity that is already covered through the deployment of a part-time sweeper.
No Duplication of Expenditure
One of the most important instructions in the proceedings is the prevention of duplicate expenditure.
For example, if a cleaning activity is already being performed through the deployment of a part-time sweeper, the school should not use SFMG again for the same activity.
Schools and AAPCs should therefore clearly identify:
Which activities are covered by the part-time sweeper?
and
Which eligible maintenance activities are being met through SFMG?
This distinction can help ensure transparency and proper utilization of government funds.
Records to be Maintained at School Level
The proceedings specifically direct authorities to ensure that proper records are maintained at school level regarding:
- Deployment of part-time sweepers, and
- Utilization of the School Facility Maintenance Grant.
For practical administrative compliance, Headmasters and AAPCs should ensure that expenditure records and supporting documents relating to SFMG are maintained carefully and are readily available for verification by the competent authorities.
Important Instructions for Headmasters
Headmasters of schools where part-time sweepers are deployed should pay special attention to these revised instructions.
They should:
- Verify the school's current enrolment slab.
- Confirm whether a part-time sweeper is already deployed.
- Check the applicable SFMG amount under the revised norms.
- Coordinate with the Amma Adarsha Patashala Committee.
- Ensure that SFMG is used only for permitted purposes.
- Avoid expenditure on activities already covered through the part-time sweeper.
- Maintain proper school-level records relating to deployment and grant utilization.
- Follow instructions communicated by the DEO/EO-DPO and other competent authorities.
Accountability for Irregular Utilization
The proceedings make it clear that any deviation from the instructions or irregular utilization of SFMG will be viewed seriously.
Concerned officers may be held responsible for lapses.
Therefore, schools and implementing authorities should ensure strict compliance with the prescribed financial and administrative norms.
Reference Details
Proceedings: Rc.No.2751/SS/CW/2026-27
Date: 14-08-2026
Department: School Education Department, Telangana
Scheme: Amma Adarsha Patashala Scheme
Grant: School Facility Maintenance Grant (SFMG)
Issued by: Director of School Education & State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Telangana
The proceedings also refer to G.O.Ms.No.21, School Education (Prog.I) Department, dated 30-07-2024, and the earlier departmental memo dated 23-04-2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is SFMG?
SFMG stands for School Facility Maintenance Grant. It is intended for prescribed school maintenance activities such as cleaning toilets, cleaning school premises and watering plants.
2. Are the SFMG amounts changed for every school?
The proceedings specifically regulate SFMG for schools where part-time sweepers are already deployed.
3. How much SFMG will a school with 31–100 students get if a part-time sweeper is deployed?
The applicable amount is ₹3,000 per school per month, compared with the existing norm of ₹6,000.
4. What is the SFMG for a school with 101–250 students where a part-time sweeper is deployed?
The regulated amount is ₹6,000 per month.
5. What happens to schools with enrolment of 1–30 students?
Where a part-time sweeper is already deployed, the revised table specifies No Grant under SFMG for this enrolment slab.
6. Can SFMG be used for activities already covered by a part-time sweeper?
No. The proceedings specifically state that the grant should not be used for expenditure on an activity already covered through the deployment of part-time sweepers.
7. Who is responsible for SFMG utilization at school level?
The Amma Adarsha Patashala Committee (AAPC) is required to utilize SFMG for the prescribed purposes, while proper records regarding deployment of part-time sweepers and utilization of the grant must be maintained at school level.
Conclusion
The Telangana School Education Department's latest SFMG instructions provide greater clarity for schools where part-time sweepers have already been deployed.
The revised system links the admissible grant to the school's enrolment while preventing government funds from being spent twice on the same cleaning and sanitation activity.
Headmasters, Amma Adarsha Patashala Committees and education officials should therefore carefully verify the applicable enrolment slab, follow the revised grant norms, maintain proper records and ensure that every rupee of SFMG is utilized only for the prescribed school maintenance purposes.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for educational and informational purposes based on the School Education Department proceedings Rc.No.2751/SS/CW/2026-27 dated 14-08-2026. Schools and officials should refer to the original proceedings and subsequent instructions of the competent authorities for official implementation.
