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Aadabidda Nidhi ₹1,500 for Women (Andhra Pradesh)

Aadabidda Nidhi is the ₹1,500 a month for women aged 18 and above that was promised in the 2024 Super Six. As of October 2026 it has not started: there is no government order, no application and no payment.

Last updated: 18 October 2026Andhra Pradesh scheme

Promised₹1,500 / month

ForWomen aged 18+

Status (Oct 2026)Not started

ApplicationsNone open

Status: not started (15 October 2026). There is no government order, no official application and no payment for Aadabidda Nidhi yet. Any website or person "registering" you for it is not official.

What was promised?

In the 2024 election manifesto (Super Six), the TDP-led alliance promised ₹1,500 per month to every woman aged 18 and above in Andhra Pradesh, under the name Aadabidda Nidhi.

What has happened so far

On 25 February 2026, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas told the Legislative Council that the scheme is under the government's consideration. No start date was given.
The 2026-27 state budget (February 2026) made no announcement for Aadabidda Nidhi, while increasing funds for other Super Six schemes like Thalliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhava, Stree Shakti and NTR Bharosa pensions.
Opposition parties have demanded its implementation. We will update this page if the government issues an order.

Help for women that is running now

Stree Shakti: free APSRTC bus travel for women.
Deepam-2: three free gas cylinders a year.
Thalliki Vandanam: ₹13,000 per school child to the mother.
NTR Bharosa pension for widows and single women.
Lakhpati Didi loans and training for SHG women.

Never share your Aadhaar, bank details or OTP on sites that claim to register you for Aadabidda Nidhi. When the scheme starts, it will be announced by the government and handled through your village/ward secretariat.

Frequently asked questions

Has Aadabidda Nidhi started in Andhra Pradesh?

No. As of 15 October 2026 there is no government order, application or payment. In February 2026 the minister said the scheme is under consideration.

How much is Aadabidda Nidhi?

₹1,500 per month was promised for women aged 18 and above in the 2024 Super Six manifesto.

Where can I apply for Aadabidda Nidhi?

Nowhere yet. There is no official application. Don't trust websites asking you to register or pay.

Was Aadabidda Nidhi in the 2026-27 budget?

No announcement was made for it in the February 2026 budget.

Sources

This guide is for general information only. Scheme rules, amounts and dates can change. Always check the official portal before applying. Kramavriddhi is not affiliated with the Government of India.