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Andhra Pradesh to accept new applications for welfare pensions

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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Newswire Official statement New plan
  • Andhra Pradesh will accept welfare pension applications from September 7 to 16 at Swarna Gramam and Swarna Ward centres.
  • Officials will scrutinize applications before sanctioning pensions in phases to eligible beneficiaries.
  • The state says nearly 6.2 million people currently receive pensions under the NTR Bharosa scheme, which covers 28 categories of beneficiaries.

The Andhra Pradesh government is opening a new window for people who qualify for welfare pensions but have not received them. Applications will be accepted from September 7 to 16 at Swarna Gramam and Swarna Ward centres.

An official release said the government had prioritized transparency and the speedy disposal of applications, with deadlines set for each stage of the process. Officials will scrutinize applications at all levels before approving pensions in phases for eligible beneficiaries.

The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme covers more than old-age support. It provides ₹4,000 a month to senior citizens and widows, ₹6,000 to people with disabilities, ₹10,000 to people with several severe health conditions, and up to ₹15,000 to people with complete disabilities. Nearly 28 categories receive support, including handloom workers, fishermen, toddy tappers, single women, dappu artists, traditional footwear makers, transgender people and those with chronic diseases.

The state government is providing another opportunity to those who are eligible for pensions but have not been receiving them for various reasons. The government has accorded priority to both transparency and speedy disposal of applications and has fixed clear deadlines for every stage of the process.

· Andhra Pradesh governmentThe official release explained the new application window and the government's stated priorities.

The government said almost 6.2 million pensioners currently receive about ₹2,694 crore each month. Around 13% of the state's population benefits from social security pensions. It said Andhra Pradesh ranks highest in the country by pension amount, number of beneficiaries, monthly spending and annual allocation.

The release said the government had spent ₹73,508 crore on pensions from the time it took office through September 1, 2026. It described the monthly distribution of pensions on the first day of each month as a "Festival of the Poor," while saying the broader objective was to ensure social security for every eligible poor person.

This is not merely a record reflected in statistics, but a testament to the government's continued financial support to millions of poor families.

· Andhra Pradesh governmentThe release described the state's pension spending and coverage.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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