NTR Bharosa Pension (Andhra Pradesh)
NTR Bharosa is Andhra Pradesh's social security pension scheme. Elderly people, widows, single women, persons with disabilities and several other groups get a monthly pension of ₹4,000 to ₹15,000, depending on their category.
What is NTR Bharosa Pension?
The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme gives monthly pensions to poor and vulnerable people in Andhra Pradesh. Under G.O.Ms.No.43 dated 13 June 2024, the pension amounts were increased, with the higher amounts paid from July 2024.
Pension amounts
| Category | Monthly pension |
|---|---|
| Old age (60+), widows, single women, fishermen, weavers, toddy tappers, traditional cobblers, Dappu artists, transgender persons, ART (PLHIV) patients | ₹4,000 |
| Persons with disabilities, multi-deformity leprosy | ₹6,000 |
| Chronic diseases such as kidney patients on dialysis, CKDU/CKD (as notified), kidney/liver/heart transplant, thalassemia and other notified conditions | ₹10,000 |
| Fully disabled persons (as notified) | ₹15,000 |
The exact list of illnesses and disability conditions for the ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 categories is set in the government order. Confirm your category at the village or ward secretariat.
Who is eligible?
- A permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- From a poor household (usually holding a rice card), meeting the income and asset conditions set by the government.
- Belonging to one of the categories above, for example 60 years or older for the old-age pension, or holding a SADAREM disability certificate for the disability pension.
- Not receiving another government pension.
How the pension is paid
Pensions are released at the start of every month. In Andhra Pradesh they are usually handed over at the beneficiary's home by village or ward secretariat staff, so elderly and disabled people don't have to travel.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar card
- Rice card
- Age proof (for old-age pension)
- Husband's death certificate (for widow pension)
- SADAREM certificate (for disability pension)
- Medical certificates (for chronic disease pensions)
- Bank account details and photograph
How to apply
- Go to your village or ward secretariat.
- Ask for the new pension application form (it is also on the official portal).
- Submit it with your documents. The welfare assistant verifies your details.
- New sanctions are approved by the government from time to time. You can check your status on the official portal.
Office: 0866-2410017
Frequently asked questions
How much is the NTR Bharosa old age pension?
₹4,000 per month, paid from July 2024 onwards under G.O.Ms.No.43.
How much pension do disabled persons get in Andhra Pradesh?
₹6,000 per month for persons with disabilities. Fully disabled persons in notified categories get ₹15,000 per month.
Which patients get the ₹10,000 pension?
People with notified chronic diseases, such as kidney patients on dialysis, certain CKD/CKDU conditions and organ transplant recipients.
Where do I apply for NTR Bharosa pension?
At your village or ward secretariat, with Aadhaar, rice card and the documents for your category.
When is the pension paid?
At the start of every month, usually handed over at home by secretariat staff.