The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme with the aim of providing financial assistance and social security to vulnerable sections of society. The scheme ensures that poor, elderly, disabled, widows, single women, workers, and marginalized communities can live with dignity.
Under this scheme, the government gives a monthly pension ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹15,000 depending on the category of the beneficiary.
To provide financial security to the poor and vulnerable.
To support categories like old age persons, widows, disabled people, toddy tappers, weavers, fishermen, cobblers, HIV patients, transgenders, artists, kidney patients, and other disadvantaged groups.
To ensure a dignified life for marginalized sections through direct monthly pension support.
The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme covers multiple categories. The pension amount differs for each category:
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Citizens above a certain age (usually 60 years or more), belonging to poor families with no regular income.
he Andhra Pradesh government is providing financial support to widows under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme – Spouse Category. Eligible women whose husbands have passed away can now receive a monthly pension of ₹4,000.
Authorities have advised beneficiaries to submit their applications at the Village or Ward Secretariat. This process also applies for pension transfers, changes, or reactivation if the pension was not collected for some months.
Eligibility: Widows whose spouses have died and who fall under the spouse category of the scheme.
Monthly pension: ₹4,000
Application process:
Visit the Village/Ward Secretariat.
Submit the required documents such as death certificate of spouse and Aadhaar card.
Complete the application process to receive pension from the next month.
Pension transfer: Beneficiaries can apply for pension transfer to their local area to avoid monthly travel expenses. The government website allows applicants to provide details like Pension ID, district, mandal, and secretariat for smooth transfer.
The spouse category of the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme was introduced to ensure immediate financial support to widows. The initiative came into effect in November 2023, and pensions are issued for eligible widows whose spouses passed away between December 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024.
The government emphasizes that submitting correct documents ensures that widows start receiving their ₹4,000 pension from the following month without delay. This scheme not only provides financial relief but also eases the economic burden on widows across the state.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Women who have lost their husbands and belong to economically weaker households. Death certificate of husband is required.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Women who are separated, divorced, or unmarried and aged 35 years or above. Must belong to poor families.
Amount: ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 per month (depending on disability percentage)
Eligibility: Persons with disabilities (40% or more) certified by a government hospital. The highest support is given to those with severe disabilities.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Registered toddy tappers who lost livelihood due to age or health conditions.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Traditional handloom weavers from poor families who depend on weaving as their primary occupation.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Registered fishermen who rely solely on fishing and belong to BPL (Below Poverty Line) families.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Traditional cobblers (shoe makers/leather workers) from poor backgrounds.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Transgender persons from economically weaker backgrounds.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: People living with HIV/AIDS and registered in government ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) centres.
Amount: ₹4,000 per month
Eligibility: Traditional Dappu artists who depend on their art for livelihood, from poor households.
Amount: ₹10,000 per month
Eligibility: Patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease, especially in identified areas. Must provide medical proof.
Amount: ₹5,000 per month
Eligibility: Ex-servicemen, widows of ex-servicemen, or families of martyred soldiers from poor households.
Amount: ₹5,000 per month
Eligibility: Landless poor families affected by Amaravati capital region development, as identified by the government.
Amount: ₹500 per month
Eligibility: Women members of SHGs (Self Help Groups) who enrolled in the Abhaya Hastam scheme earlier.
The scheme has general eligibility rules applicable to all applicants and specific conditions based on categories.
Only one pension per family (exceptions for disabled/CKDU patients).
Family must be below poverty line.
No household member should be a government employee or pensioner.
Family should not pay income tax.
Land holding limit:
Up to 3 acres wet land OR up to 10 acres dry land.
No ownership of four-wheelers (except autos, taxis, tractors).
Electricity consumption should not exceed 300 units per month.
Income limit:
Rural families: below ₹10,000 per month
Urban families: below ₹12,000 per month
Applicants need to provide the following documents:
Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
Ration Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Bank Account details
Category-Specific Proofs:
Death Certificate (for widows)
Disability Certificate (for disabled)
Divorce/Separation Proof (for single women)
Profession Proof (for toddy tappers, cobblers, weavers, fishermen, artists)
Medical Certificates (for CKDU, HIV/AIDS patients)
The government allows both offline and online application modes.
Fill the NTR Bharosa Pension Application Form.
Submit it at the Village/Ward Secretariat along with required documents.
For ART, CKDU, Sainik Welfare, Amaravati Landless Poor, and Abhaya Hastam categories – apply via respective department offices.
Visit official website: sspensions.ap.gov.in
Register/Login using mobile number and credentials.
Select pension category and fill in beneficiary details.
Upload scanned copies of documents.
Submit the form and note the application ID for tracking.
NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme Application form
Pensions are disbursed from the 1st to 4th of every month.
If there are public holidays, distribution starts earlier (30th/31st of previous month).
Village/Ward Volunteers deliver pension amounts directly at the doorstep of beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries can raise complaints regarding delays, eligibility, or pension disbursement.
Helpline Number: 0866-2410017
Address:
Society for Eradication of Rural Poverty (SERP),
2nd Floor, Dr. NTR Administrative Block,
Pandit Nehru RTC Bus Complex, Vijayawada, AP – 520001
1. Can two members of the same family get pensions?
No, only one pension per family is allowed (except for disabled and chronic illness cases).
2. What is the maximum pension under NTR Bharosa?
Disabled persons can get up to ₹15,000 per month.
3. How can I check my application status?
Go to sspensions.ap.gov.in → Enter Aadhaar/Mobile number → Track application status.
4. When are pensions credited?
Between 1st and 4th of every month.
With this scheme, the Government of Andhra Pradesh ensures that marginalized communities get financial security and social dignity.