AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras — Andhra Pradesh provides 100% premium-free crop insurance to all registered farmers through Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) — the entire farmer-share premium is borne by the AP state government; coverage includes: paddy, cotton, groundnut, maize, red gram, bengal gram, and horticultural crops; insured against crop loss due to drought, flood, cyclone, hailstorm, pest/disease attack; compensation paid directly to bank account within 2 months of crop damage assessment; enrolment done automatically through RBK at village level — farmer need not visit any office; additional benefit: free Rythu Bharosa Kendra services include soil health card (every 2 years), free quality seeds and pesticides supply at subsidised rates, and drone-based crop monitoring in select districts
YSR Cheyutha — Women's Economic Empowerment Scheme (Andhra Pradesh) — Ended — its 4 yearly instalments were paid 2020–2024; no new instalments since. Direct financial assistance of ₹18,750 per year to women aged 45–60 years from BC (Backward Class), SC, ST, and minority communities to support self-employment and livelihoods — paid in 4 quarterly installments of ₹4,687 directly to the beneficiary's bank account; no conditionality on how the money is spent — designed to provide economic autonomy to women in the vulnerable 45–60 age group who are often excluded from other schemes; covers approximately 23 lakh women across AP; combined with convergence benefits including free health check-ups under Aarogyasri, enrollment in SHG groups under APCNF, and skill training opportunities
Jagananna Amma Vodi — Mother's Education Support Scheme (Andhra Pradesh) — Replaced by Talliki Vandanam (₹15,000 per child) from June 2025. Annual financial assistance of ₹15,000 per year to mothers/guardians of school-going children (Class 1–12 in government and aided schools) to support their children's education — paid in a single annual installment directly to the mother's bank account; applicable for all income groups with children enrolled in government/aided schools; encourages mothers to ensure 75%+ attendance and keep children in school; can be used for school uniforms, books, stationery, transport, or any educational need; women who are not the biological mother but are the primary caregiver/guardian are also eligible; approximately 42 lakh mothers benefited annually across AP; also includes free textbooks, mid-day meal, and school uniforms for enrolled students under converging schemes
YSR Aasara — Women SHG Loan Waiver & Support (Andhra Pradesh) — Ended — its 4 instalments were paid 2020–2024; no new instalments since. Two-pronged support for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members in Andhra Pradesh — (1) Loan Waiver Component: one-time waiver of SHG loans up to ₹1 lakh per SHG member from micro-finance institutions (MFIs) and commercial banks for women from BPL/poor households who are unable to repay; (2) Fresh Credit Support: interest-free or subsidised loans up to ₹1 lakh per SHG member for income-generating activities through APCNF/SERP network; skill development training linked to ZBF (Zero Budget Farming), organic agriculture, animal husbandry, and micro-enterprise; market linkage through 'Apni Mandi' and state-level fairs; covers rural women SHG members across all 26 districts; priority to Dalit and tribal women-led SHGs
Jagananna Thodu — Working Capital Loan for Petty Traders (Andhra Pradesh) — Interest-free working capital loan of ₹10,000 per year for small street vendors, petty traders, and self-employed individuals from BC, SC, ST, minority, and Kapu communities — loan disbursed directly to beneficiary's bank account; repayment at zero interest; next year's loan disbursed after repayment of current year; covers shopkeepers, vegetable vendors, auto drivers, cobblers, tailors, barbers, flower sellers, small kiosk owners, and other self-employed informal sector workers; registration through Ward/Village Secretariat system; linked to APSSDC skill upgradation programmes; approximately 25 lakh beneficiaries annually; no collateral required
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.
AP SC/ST Corporation — Welfare & Livelihood Schemes (Andhra Pradesh) — Cluster of targeted welfare schemes administered through APSCFC (for SC) and TRICOR (for ST) covering multiple needs — key benefits: (1) Unit Assistance: ₹1 lakh–₹5 lakh loan at 4% interest for SC/ST entrepreneurs to start micro-enterprises (with 30–50% subsidy component); (2) Education: pre-matric and post-matric scholarships at ₹550–₹1,200 per month for SC/ST students in government and aided institutions; free residential school hostel seats in Gurukul schools across AP; (3) Land Distribution: allotment of ceiling surplus / government land to landless SC/ST agricultural labourers; (4) Scheduled Areas: special ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) programmes for ST in scheduled areas covering free seeds, tools, health camps, and PESA-based governance support; (5) AMBEDKAR OVERSEAS: scholarship for SC/ST students for higher education abroad
Stree Shakti — Free Bus Travel for Women (Andhra Pradesh) — Free travel (zero-fare ticket) within Andhra Pradesh in Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express and Express buses; not in AC, Ultra Deluxe, Super Luxury, non-stop or interstate buses.