Cheyutha Pension (Telangana)
Cheyutha (earlier called Aasara) is Telangana's social security pension scheme. It pays a monthly pension to poor elderly people, widows, single women, persons with disabilities, weavers, toddy tappers, beedi workers and patients with certain illnesses.
What is Cheyutha?
Cheyutha is the Telangana government's pension scheme for vulnerable people, continuing the earlier Aasara pensions. The money is credited to the beneficiary's bank account every month. Pensioners from white ration card families are also covered for health care under Rajiv Aarogyasri.
Who gets a Cheyutha pension?
- Senior citizens
- Widows and single women
- Persons with disabilities
- Weavers and toddy tappers
- Beedi workers
- People living with HIV, filaria patients and dialysis patients
- New in 2026: persons with thalassemia, sickle cell disease and haemophilia (distribution to identified beneficiaries began from 15 August 2026)
Applicants should be permanent residents of Telangana from poor (BPL) families, usually with a white ration card.
How much is the pension?
| Category | Amount before 2023 | Amount listed / promised |
|---|---|---|
| Senior citizens, widows, single women, weavers, toddy tappers, beedi workers, HIV, filaria, dialysis | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
| Persons with disabilities | ₹4,016 | ₹6,000 |
We will update this page as soon as the government confirms the amounts being paid.
2026 enrolment for new pensions
- In 2026 the government announced about 2 lakh new pensions.
- Applications were accepted for widows, single women, persons with disabilities, toddy tappers, weavers, filaria patients, dialysis patients, and the new categories (thalassemia, sickle cell, haemophilia).
- Senior citizens, HIV patients and beedi workers were not part of this enrolment round.
- The last date was 31 August 2026, extended to 15 September 2026 in some districts.
- Applications given earlier through Praja Palana, the 99-day Pragathi Pranalika Gram Sabhas or Prajavani are processed automatically. You don't need to apply again.
How to apply (when enrolment is open)
- Villages: apply through the Panchayat Secretary or the MPDO office.
- Towns: apply through the Ward Officer or Municipal Commissioner (Deputy Commissioner in municipal corporations).
- You can also apply through MeeSeva.
- Your application is entered on the Cheyutha portal, checked in the field, verified by the department and approved by the District Collector.
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar card
- White ration card
- Bank account details (linked to Aadhaar)
- Category proof: husband's death certificate (widows), SADAREM disability certificate, medical certificates (dialysis, thalassemia, etc.), or occupation proof (weavers, toddy tappers)
- Passport-size photograph
Health cover for pensioners: Rajiv Aarogyasri
Frequently asked questions
How much is the old age pension in Telangana?
Reports differ. Some government pages list ₹4,000 a month, but an October 2026 news report says senior citizens still receive ₹2,016 and the promised increase hasn't been implemented. Check with your MPDO or the amount credited to your account.
Can senior citizens apply for a new Cheyutha pension now?
Senior citizens were not included in the 2026 enrolment round, which accepted widows, single women, persons with disabilities, toddy tappers, weavers, filaria and dialysis patients, and new illness categories.
Who got new pensions in 2026?
Persons with thalassemia, sickle cell disease and haemophilia were added, with distribution to identified beneficiaries starting from 15 August 2026.
Where do I apply for a Cheyutha pension?
Through the Panchayat Secretary or MPDO in villages, the Ward Officer or Municipal Commissioner in towns, or MeeSeva, when enrolment is open.
Do I need to apply again if I applied in Praja Palana?
No. Earlier complete applications from Praja Palana, the 99-day Gram Sabhas and Prajavani are processed automatically.
Sources
- Warangal district (telangana.gov.in): Cheyutha Scheme
- Siasat: Applications invited for Cheyutha pension scheme (Aug 2026)
- The Hans India: Cheyutha application deadline extended to 15 September
- The Hans India: Thalassemia, sickle cell patients to get pensions (Aug 2026)
- Telangana Today: Senior citizens still await ₹4,000 pension promise (1 Oct 2026)