The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced NTR Bharosa Pension schemes for the poorest and most vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly and infirm, as part of its social programs. The application process, pension status check, and eligibility criteria for the Andhra Pradesh NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme are all detailed in this article.
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The following is the pension amount for NTR Bharosa pensioners in Andhra Pradesh.
| S.No | Category | Monthly Pension Amount (Rs.) |
| 1 | Old Age Person | 1000 |
| 2 | Weavers | 1000 |
| 3 | Widow | 1000 |
| 4 | Disabled (PWD <80%) | 1000 |
| 5 | Toddy Tappers | 1000 |
| 6 | Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) | 1000 |
| 7 | Disabled (PWD > or =80%) | 1500 |
| 8 | CKDU | 2500 |
For various categories, the following are the eligibility criteria for receiving NTR Bharosa Pension.
This pension is available to both men and women who are 65 years old or older and are poor.
Weavers must be 50 years old or older to qualify for the NTR Bharosa pension.
If the widow is over the age of 18, she is eligible for the NTR Bharosa pension.
The CKDU pension has no upper age limit. NTR Bharosa pension is available to patients undergoing continuous renal dialysis (even if they are already insured under any Social Security Pension system).
The basic criterion for pension eligibility is being below the poverty line (BPL). However, the government has chosen to look into the following factors for pension inclusion and exclusion.
Priority will be given to the individuals listed below.
These are the measures to take if you want to get an NTR Bharosa pension.
Step 1: Apply through the Grama Panchayat with a duly completed application form and the above-mentioned papers.
Step 2: Janmabhoomi committees will review all of the applicant’s details after receiving the application from the Grama Panchayat.
Step 3: After the Janma Bhoomi committee has verified the qualified list, the MPDO or Municipal Commissioner would upload it to DRDA for sanction.
Note: Janmabhoomi is a campaign that oversees and coordinates development efforts through Village Development Committees (VDCs), executes government welfare programs, and engages in initiatives like face-to-face interactions with people to solicit input.
Rural
All pensions in favor of qualified persons suggested by Janmabhoomi Committees are sanctioned by the MPDO.
Urban
In the case of all pensions, the Municipal Commissioner is the sanctioning authority in favor of qualified citizens recommended by the Janmabhoomi Committees.
The monies are released to the Panchayat Secretary or Bill Collector by the Mandal Parishad Development Officer or Municipal Commissioner.
Step 4: Once the pension is approved, the pensioner will receive a Pensioner ID. The information about the pensioner will be available on the internet.
Step 5: In the presence of the Sarpanch or Ward Member and members of the Gram Panchayat or Ward, the Panchayat Secretary or Bill Collector will issue pensions directly to the pensioners in the village or ward.
Step 6: Tabs with biometric devices have been distributed to pension disbursement officers, allowing them to make monthly payments to beneficiaries.
Step 7: Pensions shall be dispensed on the first of every month at a predetermined location and time frame determined by the committee, with bedridden and Leprosy pensioners receiving doorstep payment.
Step 8: Pensioners are given a Rupay card, which allows them to withdraw money from a tiny ATM.
The following is a step-by-step guide to checking the progress of your NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme application.
Step 1: Visit NTR’s official website to verify the progress of your NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme application.
Step 2: At the top of the website, the applicant must select the search option.
Step 3: On this screen, type in your Pension Id or Aadhaar number.
Step 4: The applicant must provide the name of the district, Mandal, Panchayat, and habitation.
Step 5: The applicant must now select the search option, which will display the NTR Bharosa Pension status.
Also, read: National Pension Scheme (NPS) Tier 1
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