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Andhra Pradesh to Release 95,000 Backlogged Pensions as ₹2,712 Crore Monthly Payouts Continue

The NTR Bharosa scheme now allocates ₹33,600 crore annually to deliver financial aid directly to 6.5 million vulnerable residents.

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Overview

  • The state disburses ₹2,712 crore each month under NTR Bharosa, reaching 6.5 million beneficiaries across Andhra Pradesh.
  • Senior citizens saw their pension raised to ₹4,000 from ₹3,000 within ten days of the current administration taking office.
  • Under the tiered structure, differently-abled individuals receive ₹6,000, chronic disease patients ₹10,000 and bedridden recipients ₹15,000 monthly.
  • Officials announced the release of 95,000 pensions pending from the previous government and will begin issuing 2,800 new grants in Krishna district from June 12.
  • Payments are delivered door-to-door on the first of every month, with early distribution arranged when the date falls on a weekend.