YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launches the 4th edition of 'Jagananna Amma Vodi' scheme

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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the 'Jagananna Amma Vodi' scheme to promote education and empower mothers.

An Overview of the News

• Jagananna Amma Vodi was inaugurated on 9 January 2020 by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. was launched by Jagan Mohan Reddy.

• The financial assistance provided under the 'Jagananna Amma Vodi' scheme is Rs 6,392 crore.

• The primary objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to around 42 lakh mothers.

• The financial assistance provided to mothers is in the form of an annual gift of ₹15,000.

• Mothers receive this gift for sending their children to school and thus encouraging education.

About Andhra Pradesh

• Historically, Andhra Pradesh is known as the "Rice Bowl of India".

• Kuchipudi is the most famous classical dance of the state.

• Formation - 1 November 1956.

• Capital - Amaravati

• Official Language - Telugu

• Governor - S Abdul Nazeer

• Chief Minister - Jagan Mohan Reddy 

• Legislative Assembly Seats - 175

• Rajya Sabha seats - 11

• Lok Sabha seats - 25