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Andhra Pradesh NTR Bharosa pension administration

Overview

The Andhra Pradesh government initiated a process to expand the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme by opening a window for new applications from September 7 to September 16, 2026. The application period targeted elderly persons, widows, and individuals with disabilities, utilizing online registration and e-KYC verification followed by departmental checks.

By late September, the state announced an allocation of Rs 33,485.10 crore for the 2026-27 financial year to support approximately 62 lakh beneficiaries. A new distribution model was established for October 1, where 9.34 lakh pensioners under the National Social Assistance Programme will receive central government portions directly into Aadhaar-linked accounts via the SNA-SPARSH model, while the state share will be delivered in cash at beneficiaries’ doorsteps.

The scheme includes monthly totals of Rs 4,000 for elderly beneficiaries and Rs 6,000 for persons with disabilities, alongside restored pension benefits for certain retired employees.

Entities

Andhra Pradesh government · NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme · National Social Assistance Programme · Kondapalli Srinivas · Chandrababu Naidu

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Andhra Pradesh allocates Rs 33,485 crore for NTR Bharosa pensions

    Andhra Pradesh has allocated Rs 33,485.10 crore for NTR Bharosa pensions, supporting 62 lakh beneficiaries with a new direct bank transfer system for NSAP pensioners.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Andhra Pradesh opens new NTR Bharosa Pension applications

    Andhra Pradesh is accepting new applications for the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme from September 7 to 16 to expand social security for elderly, disabled, and vulnerable citizens.

Sources

deccanchronicle.com · latestly.com · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com