NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme Launched by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme |
| Date and Time | 1 July 2024, 6 a.m. |
| Venue | Penumaka village, Tadepalli block, Amaravati |
| Key Participants | Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, Cabinet members, MLAs |
| Pension Amounts | - Old-aged, widows, weavers: Rs 4,000 (up from Rs 3,000)- Disabled, leprosy patients: Rs 6,000 (up from Rs 3,000)- Severely disabled: Rs 15,000 (up from Rs 5,000)- Chronic disease patients: Rs 10,000 (up from Rs 5,000) |
| Beneficiaries | 6.531 million beneficiaries across 28 categories |
| Total Distributed | Rs 4,408 crore (launch day) |
| Additional Announcement | Introduction of Amma canteens offering meals at Rs 5 |
| Legacy | Named after Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), former CM and TDP founder |
| Significance | Fulfillment of election promise, social welfare, political legacy |
| Key Exam Facts | - Andhra Pradesh Capital: Amaravati- Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu- Formation: 1 November 1956 |