About the Stationery Allowance Programme 2027

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced the Provision of an Allowance for School-Aged Children to Purchase Stationery – 2027.

The programme will commence on 16 November 2026 under the instructions of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Stationery shop owners who wish to sell school supplies to eligible students can register as approved suppliers through the Shishyadhara Merchant Android Application.

Who Can Register?

Stationery shop owners and registered business operators interested in supplying school stationery under the government allowance programme may apply.

Documents Required for Registration

• Business Registration Certificate or Grama Niladhari Certificate.
• Bank account details of the business or business owner.
• Clear photograph of the relevant bank account details.
• Active mobile phone number for registration.

The business or account holder's name and bank account number must be clearly visible in the uploaded photograph.

Information Required for Registration

• Name of the business
• Business address
• District
• Divisional Secretary's Division
• Grama Niladhari Division
• Bank name
• Bank branch
• Account holder's name
• Bank account number

How to Register Your Stationery Shop

1. Open Google Play Store on your Android mobile phone.
2. Search for the Shishyadhara Merchant application.
3. Download and install the application.
4. Enter your mobile phone number and business information.
5. Upload the required certificates and bank details.
6. Submit your supplier registration information.
7. Follow the instructions in the application for confirmation.

How the Stationery Allowance Works

1. Eligible students' parents or guardians receive a QR code or QR reference number through digital methods.
2. Students can purchase stationery from approved suppliers.
3. The shop owner scans the QR code or enters the QR number using the Shishyadhara application.
4. The transaction is verified using an OTP.
5. The stationery sale is recorded through the application.
6. The relevant bill must be uploaded through the application.

QR code transaction period: 16 November 2026 to 27 December 2026.

How Will Shop Owners Receive Payments?

Bills issued for stationery sold under this programme must be uploaded through the Shishyadhara Android application.