Published Sep 06, 2026 | 10:52 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 06, 2026 | 10:52 PM
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Synopsis: The Andhra Pradesh government will accept fresh applications for NTR Bharosa pensions from September 7 to 16 at Gram and Ward Sachivalayams. Eligible senior citizens, widows, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups can apply. Applications will undergo verification and scrutiny before pensions are sanctioned to eligible beneficiaries in phases.
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the schedule for accepting fresh applications for NTR Bharosa pensions, provided under the state’s social security programme. Applications for new pensions will be accepted from September 7 to 16.
The Andhra Pradesh government provides NTR Bharosa pensions to eligible poor and vulnerable sections on the first day of every month. At present, around 62 lakh beneficiaries across the state receive financial assistance every month, making it one of the largest social security programmes in the country. However, many people who have recently become eligible have been waiting for an opportunity to apply for pensions.
The government will complete every stage –from the scrutiny of applications and determination of eligibility to government approval– within specified timelines, following which pensions will be sanctioned to eligible beneficiaries in phases.
Eligible applicants can submit their applications at their respective Gram or Ward Sachivalayams. Once an application is received, the details will be entered online, and the e-KYC process will be completed. Eligibility will then be assessed according to the prescribed schedule.
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The government has emphasised transparency in the processing of fresh pension applications and prescribed clear timelines for each stage.
September 7–16: Acceptance of applications, online registration and e-KYC verification.
September 17–21: Preliminary scrutiny of eligibility.
September 22–24: Physical and departmental verification, determination of eligibility and recommendation.
September 25–26: SERP will receive budget proposals and complete the government approval process.
After scrutiny is completed at all levels, pensions will be sanctioned in phases to eligible beneficiaries.
Fresh applications can be submitted at all Gram and Ward Sachivalayams across the state, where application forms in the prescribed format will also be made available.
Eligible applicants must fill out the application form and submit it, along with the required supporting documents, at the concerned Gram or Ward Sachivalayam. Once the application is entered online, a system-generated acknowledgement will be issued to the applicant.
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Applicants must submit an Aadhaar card and a Rice Card or Income Certificate, along with the specific documents required for their respective pension category.
Old-age pension: Aadhaar card for age verification.
Widow pension: Husband’s death certificate and Aadhaar number.
Single women: For divorced applicants, a court decree confirming divorce; for unmarried applicants, an unmarried certificate issued by the Tahsildar.
Persons with disabilities: A SADAREM certificate establishing a benchmark disability of 40% or above.
Handloom workers: Certificate issued by the Handlooms and Textiles Department.
Fishermen: Certificate issued by the Fisheries Department.
Dappu artists: Certificate issued by the Social Welfare Department.
Traditional footwear makers: Certificate issued by the Social Welfare Department.
Toddy tappers: Certificate issued by the Excise Department.
Transgender beneficiaries: Certificate issued by the District Medical Board.
At present, the Andhra Pradesh government provides pensions worth approximately ₹2,694 crore every month to 61,92,396 pensioners.
Around 12.88% of the state’s population benefits from social security pensions.
Since the present government assumed office, it has spent approximately ₹73,508 crore on pensions up to September.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
