Andhra Pradesh Launches NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the NTR Bharosa pension scheme.

An Overview of the News

• The launch event took place at Penumaka village in Amaravati, accompanied by his son Nara Lokesh and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan in their respective constituencies.

Increased Monthly Pensions:

• Old-aged, widows, weavers, toddy tappers, fishermen, single women, traditional cobblers, transgenders, and artistes: Increased from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per month.

• Disabled and multi-deformity leprosy patients: Increased from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 per month.

• Fully disabled (bedridden/wheelchair-bound), severe muscular dystrophy patients: Increased from ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per month.

• Chronic disease patients (e.g., kidney diseases, thalassemia): Increased from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per month.

Implementation Details

• State Cabinet Approval: June 24, 2024.

• Participation: All cabinet members and MLAs participated in pension distribution in their respective constituencies.

Distribution Highlights

• Example: Naidu personally handed ₹4,000 monthly pension to Islavath Sai (widow) and ₹4,000 old-age pension to her parents, Banavath Pamula Nayak and Banavath Sitha, who are daily-wage earners.

Distribution Details:

• ₹4,408 crore distributed to 6.531 million beneficiaries across 28 categories.

• Distributed by 120,097 village and ward secretariat employees.

• Doorstep delivery of pensions.

Government Initiatives and Future Plans:

• Inspired by TDP founder NT Rama Rao.

• Focus on improving living standards and controlling commodity prices.

• Plans to revive Anna canteens and fill vacant teaching positions.

• Commitment to youth training for skill enhancement and employment opportunities.