Overview
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the payout during Christmas celebrations.
- An official release stated that about ₹50.50 crore was sanctioned for honoraria to pastors across the state.
- The funds are designated for the period from December 2024 through November 2025.
- Reports differ on key figures, citing either 8,418 or 8,148 beneficiaries and either ₹5,000 per month or ₹6,000 for 12 months.
- All outlets attribute the details to a government press note, indicating that the original document is needed to confirm the exact numbers.