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Andhra Pradesh · Senior / Pension / Disability / Widow

NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)

Also known as: NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension · NTR Bharosa · NTR Bharosa Yojana · YSR Pension Kanuka · NTR Bharosa Andhra Pradesh · NTR भरोसा — सामाजिक सुरक्षा पेंशन

AP Rural Development Dept. / SERP — NTR Bharosa Pensions
Benefit
₹4,000/month for old age (60+), widows, single women, weavers, fishermen, toddy tappers, cobblers, Dappu artists and transgender persons; ₹6,000/month for persons with disability (40%+); ₹10,000/month for some serious illnesses; ₹15,000/month for fully disabled / bedridden persons.

Andhra Pradesh's monthly pension for the elderly, widows, single women, persons with disabilities and some traditional workers — raised to ₹4,000 a month from July 2024 and handed over at home on the 1st of the month.

At a glance

SchemeNTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)
ForSenior / Pension / Disability / Widow
WhereAndhra Pradesh
Yearly value (approx.)₹48,000
DepartmentAP Rural Development Dept. / SERP — NTR Bharosa Pensions
How to applyAt office / CSC

Who Can Apply

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Required Documents

How to Apply

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)?

Residents of Andhra Pradesh in one of the pension groups: old age, widow, single woman, disability, weaver, fisherman, toddy tapper, cobbler, Dappu artist, transgender person and others. Family income up to ₹10,000 a month (village) or ₹12,000 a month (town). Not getting another government pension; new applications open in rounds at village / ward secretariats.

What is the benefit of NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)?

₹4,000/month for old age (60+), widows, single women, weavers, fishermen, toddy tappers, cobblers, Dappu artists and transgender persons; ₹6,000/month for persons with disability (40%+); ₹10,000/month for some serious illnesses; ₹15,000/month for fully disabled / bedridden persons. (about ₹48,000 a year)

What documents are needed for NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)?

Aadhaar Card (age proof for old-age pension), Rice card or income certificate, Husband's death certificate (widows), SADAREM certificate, 40%+ (disability), Divorce decree / Tahsildar's unmarried certificate (single women), Department certificate (weavers, fishermen, toddy tappers, cobblers, Dappu artists), Bank account.

How do I apply for NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)?

Apply online on the official website: https://sspensions.ap.gov.in/

How can I check if I am eligible for NTR Bharosa — Social Security Pension (Andhra Pradesh, formerly YSR Pension Kanuka)?

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