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File No. SS-AP-SWE-001 · Andhra Pradesh State Scheme · Social Welfare Department

NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

Monthly pension for Andhra Pradesh's elderly, widowed, disabled, and other vulnerable groups — the current state government's replacement for the earlier YSR Pension Kanuka scheme, with increased amounts.

Note: if you're searching for "YSR Pension Kanuka," this scheme replaced it in June 2024, following Andhra Pradesh's change of state government to the TDP-led NDA coalition under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Existing pensioners were transitioned into this scheme.

What this scheme offers

NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme covers a broad range of vulnerable groups with category-specific monthly amounts: old-age pensioners, widows, persons with disabilities (including those with higher-severity disabilities receiving enhanced amounts), single women, weavers, toddy tappers, fishermen, transgender persons, persons with HIV/AIDS, and traditional artists, among others. Monthly amounts range roughly from ₹4,000 for standard categories up to ₹15,000 for the highest-need disability category, an increase over the amounts previously paid under YSR Pension Kanuka. Payments are made directly to beneficiaries, historically through doorstep delivery in many areas via the volunteer/secretariat system, alongside standard bank transfer.

Who is eligible

  • Senior citizens (60+), widows, and persons with disabilities, meeting the scheme's income and residency criteria.
  • Weavers, toddy tappers, fishermen, single women, transgender persons, and persons with HIV/AIDS, each under their respective category criteria.
  • Must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Household income must fall within the scheme's notified limits (varies by category — check current notification).

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Age proof (for old-age pension)
  • Disability certificate, where applicable
  • Category-specific proof (weaver ID, fishing license, widow certificate, etc.)
  • Bank account details

How to apply

  1. Visit your local Village/Ward Secretariat, the primary access point for most AP welfare schemes.
  2. Submit the NTR Bharosa application form with your category-specific documents.
  3. Your application is verified locally before being forwarded for approval.
  4. Existing YSR Pension Kanuka beneficiaries were automatically transitioned — if you were previously receiving that pension and it has stopped, contact your Secretariat to check your current status under NTR Bharosa.
  5. Once approved, pension payments are credited monthly to your bank account or delivered through the established distribution system in your area.

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