Andhra Pradesh (AP) government under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandra Babu Naidu has launched several welfare schemes aimed at uplifting various sections of society. These schemes cover areas such as financial support, pensions, education, healthcare, and more. Here's a detailed look at the key schemes currently in effect:
Focus on women empowerment, rural development, social welfare, and youth support.
Majority of schemes are direct benefit transfers (DBT) into bank accounts.
Application available online via official portals and offline via ward/village secretariats.
Emphasis on agriculture, education, marriage assistance, pensions, and free public transport.
To provide monthly financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections, supporting them in managing daily household expenses independently.
Benefit:
₹1,500/month directly transferred to eligible women's bank accounts.
Female resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Must be aged between 18 and 59 years.
Annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh.
Must not be a government employee or income taxpayer.
Should possess a valid Aadhaar-linked bank account.
To provide financial assistance to farmers in Andhra Pradesh to cover agricultural input costs and improve livelihood.
Benefit:
₹20,000 in installments.
Additional support: Seeds, fertilizers, and disaster compensation.
Must be a land-owning farmer in Andhra Pradesh.
Must possess a valid pattadar passbook.
Landholding should be less than 5 acres.
Should not be an income taxpayer or government employee.
To provide monthly financial support to unemployed youth while they seek jobs or prepare for competitive exams.
Benefit: Monthly allowance up to ₹3,000 transferred to beneficiaries.
Resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Age between 22 and 35 years.
Must have passed at least intermediate (Class 12).
Family income below ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
Should be registered in employment exchange.
To offer old-age, widow, and disability pensions to eligible citizens, ensuring a secure and dignified life.
Benefit:
₹4,000/month for elderly, widows, and others.
₹15,000 for disabled individuals.
Resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Age 60 years or older (for old-age pension).
Widows and disabled persons also eligible.
Must not have any government employment.
Should possess a white ration card and Aadhaar-linked bank account.
To allow women to travel free of cost in RTC buses across Andhra Pradesh, promoting women's mobility and safety.
Benefit: Free bus travel for all female citizens within the state.
Women residing in Andhra Pradesh.
Must possess Aadhaar and mobile number.
Travel must be within state boundaries.
An alternative farmer welfare scheme introduced by TDP focusing on crop insurance, free power, and higher MSP support.
Benefit:
₹20,000 in installments.
Additional support: Seeds, fertilizers, and disaster compensation.
Resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Registered farmer with land documents.
Small and marginal farmers with less than 5 acres.
Not a taxpayer or government job holder.
To assist poor families by providing financial aid for the marriage of their daughters, encouraging social welfare and eliminating child marriages.
Benefit: ₹1,00,000 financial assistance for inter-caste marriages.
Bride and groom must be aged 18 and 21+ respectively.
Annual family income must be below ₹2 lakh.
Bride must belong to SC/ST/BC/Minority/Disabled communities.
Must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh with a valid white ration card.
To reduce the burden of electricity expenses on farmers and improve agricultural productivity.
Benefit: 9 hours of free electricity per day.
Farmer must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Must possess a valid agricultural electricity connection.
Should not misuse electricity for commercial purposes.
To honor and support mothers of school-going children by providing financial incentives linked to school attendance.
Benefit: ₹15,000 per student annually.
Mother or guardian of a child enrolled in a government school.
Minimum 75% school attendance of child required.
Family income should be below ₹2.5 lakh.
Must be a resident of Andhra Pradesh.
To offer free coaching for civil services (UPSC, APPSC, Group exams) to students from economically weaker sections.
Benefit: ₹10,000 for books, stationery, lodging, etc., in installments.
Resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Must belong to SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority communities.
Graduation completed from a recognized institution.
Annual family income should be less than ₹2 lakh.
Q1: Can I apply for two schemes at once? Yes, as long as you meet all eligibility criteria, there's no restriction on applying to multiple schemes.
Q2: Do I need to submit original documents? No, only scanned or photocopies are needed during online application. Originals might be verified later during disbursement.
Q3: What if I enter wrong details during application? You can visit your nearest village/ward secretariat or MeeSeva center to update the details before final verification.
Q4: Are Aadhaar and bank linkage compulsory? Yes. Most schemes disburse benefits directly into bank accounts using Aadhaar-linked DBT.
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APSRTC Free Bus Scheme |
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Free Power Supply Scheme |
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NTR Vidyonnathi |