YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme

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Submitted by Shahrukh on Mon, 07/09/2026 - 16:53
Andhra Pradesh CM
Scheme Permanently Closed
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Highlights
  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme was a social security pension scheme of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
  • The scheme provided monthly financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries from various social, occupational and vulnerable categories.
  • Eligible beneficiaries included old-age persons, widows, persons with disabilities, weavers, toddy tappers, fishermen, single women and other specified categories.
  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme is now closed and has been replaced by the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme.
Customer Care
  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme Helpline Number :-
    • 0866 2410017.
    • 0866 2410018.
  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme Helpdesk Email :- [email protected].

Overview of the Scheme

Name of the SchemeYSR Pension Kanuka Scheme.
Lanched on2014.
BenefitsMonthly Pension ranging from Rs. 2750/- to Rs. 10,000/-.
Nodal DepartmentDepartment of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh.
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StatusClosed- The scheme has been replaced by the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme.
Mode of ApplicationOffline through Application Form.

Important Update: The YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme is now closed. The Government of Andhra Pradesh restored the scheme name to NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme. Beneficiaries and new applicants should refer to the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme for the latest pension amounts, eligibility criteria, documents and application process.

Introduction

  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme is the major welfare scheme of the Andhra Pradesh Government.
  • It was started to provide the financial assitance to the needy people in the form of pension.
  • Department of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development is the Nodal Department of YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme.
  • Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, Andhra Pradesh is the Implementing Agency of this Scheme.
  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme is one of the Welfare Scheme under Navarathnalu Project of Andhra Pradesh Government.
  • Under YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme, Government of Andhra Pradesh will provide monthly pension ranging from Rs. 2750/- to Rs. 10,000/-.
  • Amount of Monthly Pension varies according to the category of people which they belong.
  • Only the mentioned categories such as Old Age, Widow, Toddy Tappers etc are eligible to avail the benefit of YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme.
  • Eligible people can apply through Application to avail the benefit.

Benefits of Scheme

Follwoing Financial Amount of Pension will be provided to Eligibile People :-

CategoryAmount
Per Month
Old Age PersonRs. 2750/-
WidowRs. 2750/-
Toddy TappersRs. 2750/-
WeaversRs. 2750/-
Single WomenRs. 2750/-
FishermenRs. 2750/-
ART (PLHIV) PersonsRs. 2750/-
Traditional CobblersRs. 2750/-
Disabled PersonsRs. 3000/-
TransgendersRs. 3000/-
Dappu ArtistsRs. 3000/-
Seriously Ill Person (For Dialysis)Rs. 10,000/-

Eligibility

  • Residents of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Person should be belong to below mentioned category :-
    • Old Age Person.
    • Widow.
    • Toddy Tappers.
    • Weavers.
    • Single Women.
    • Fishermen.
    • ART (PLHIV) Person.
    • Traditional Cobbler.
    • Transgender.
    • Dappu Artists.
    • Person Affected with Chronic Kidney Disease.
  • Total Family Income should be :-
    • Less than Rs. 10,000/- in Rural Areas.
    • Less than Rs. 12,000/- in Urban Areas.
  • Total Land Holding should be :-
    • Less than 3 Acre of Wet Land, OR
    • Less than 10 Acre of Dry Land, OR
    • Total 10 Acre, both Wet and Dry.
  • No person in a family should be Government Employee or Government Pensioner.
  • No Family Should own Four Wheeler.
  • Monthly Electricity Consumption should be below less than 300 Units.
  • No Family Member should be a Income Tax Payee.
  • Should Own less than 1000 Sq. Ft of Residential or Commercial Area.

Mandatory Age Limit under YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme

Applicant CategoryAge Limit
Old Age
  • For ST :- 50 Years and Above.
  • For Other :- 60 Years and Above.
Widow18 Years and Above.
DisabledNo Age Limit.
Weavers50 Years and Above.
Toddy Tappers50 Years and Above.
ART (PLHIV)6 Months in ART Centre.
Dialysis PensionNo Age Limit.
Trangender18 Years and Above.
Fishermen50 Years and Above.
Single Women
  • 30 Years and Above in Rural.
  • 35 Years and Above in Urban.
Dappu Artists50 Years.
Traditional Cobblers40 Years.

Documents Required

  • Aadhar Card.
  • Any One Document for Proof of Age :-
    • Voter ID.
    • Birth Certificate.
    • Medical Certificate.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Ration/Food Security Card.
  • Self Declaration.
  • Passport Size Photo.
  • Mobile Number.
  • The following documents will be needed as per applicant requirement :-
    • Husband Death Certificate. (For Widow Applicant).
    • Husband Aadhar Card. (For Widow Applicant).
    • SADAREM Certificate. (For Disable Applicant).
    • Toddy Tapper Card. (For Toddy Tapper Applicants).
    • Weavers Card. (For Weaver Applicant).
    • Unmarried Affidavit. (For Single Women).
    • Medical Certificate of HIV-AIDS Applicant.
    • 6 Months Certificate for ART Pensioners.

How to Apply

  • Applicant can apply for YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme through Application.
  • Application Form will be collected from the Office of Village and Ward Secreteriats.
  • Duly filled Application Form attached with the required documents will be submitted in the Office of Village and Ward Secreteriats.
  • Welfare and Education Assistant or Ward Welfare Development Secretary will upload the received applications on YSR Pension Kanuka Portal.
  • Accepted Applications will be set to the Mandal Parishad Development Office for further process.
  • Once the application is verified from all level, then the amount of pension will be transferred directly into the beneficiary account.

Features of the Scheme

  • Families having below mentioned vehicles are eligible to apply under YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme :-
    • Taxi.
    • Tractor.
    • Autos.
  • Only one pension will be provided in the family.
  • More than one pension will be allowed in the below mentioned scenario :-
    • Family having Disabled Person with 40% or more Disability.
    • Dialysis Patient or Severe Mental Retardation or PLHIV Patient.
  • Government extended the financial assistance to the people suffering from :-
    • Thalassemia Major Cases.
    • Sickle Cell Diseases.
    • Severe Hemophilia.
    • Bilateral Elephantiasis.
    • Paralysis.
    • Severe Muscular Dystrophy.
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.
    • Multi Deformity Leprosy.
    • Kidney/Liver/Heart Transplant.
  • Application sanction process will be mandatorily completed within 72 hours from the date of receipt of application.

YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme District Wise Contact Number

Following are the District Wise Contact Details of YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme :-

DistrictDesignationMobile Number
Alluri Sitharama RajuAPO9566074014
AnakapalliAPO9566074014
AnanthapuramuAPO9000994591
AnnamayyaDPM9000404848
BapatlaAPO Incharge7997952612
ChittoorAPO9390504561
East GodavariAPO Incharge6304651153
EluruAPO9866656726
GunturAPO9985248272
KakanidaAPD9866552614
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar KonaseemaAPD
DPM
9652304213
9949093926
KrishnaAPO Incharge9154054220
KurnoolAPO9866550955
NandyalAPO9866550955
NTRDPM9154054071
PalnaduAPO9985248272
Parvathipuram ManyamAPM8008902438
PrakasamAPO7997952604
Sri Potti Sriramulu NelloreAPO7207949500
Sri Sathya SaiDPM9000883686
SrikakulamAPO8008803803
TirupatiAPO Incharge9390504563
VisakhapatnamAPO9866074014
VizianagaramAPO Incharge
DEO
8008202895
8008203971
West GodavariDPM9949778243
YSRAPO Incharge9908263332

Important Links

Contact Details

  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme Helpline Number :-
    • 0866 2410017.
    • 0866 2410018.
  • YSR Pension Kanuka Scheme Helpdesk Email :- [email protected].
  • Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, Government of Andhra Pradesh,
    2nd Floor, Dr. N.T.R. Administrative Block,
    Pandit Nehru RTC Bus Complex,
    Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 520001.

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Disability age limit

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సచివాలయం నుంచి మీకు ఫోర్ వీలర్ కలిగిన వాహనం ఉందంటూ లెటర్ వచ్చింది.. 15 రోజులలో ఎక్స్ప్లనేషన్ కావాలని అడిగారు నేను 13 రోజులకే ఎక్స్ప్రెషన్ ఇచ్చాను .. కానీ మా పెన్షన్ ఆఫ్ చేసేది ఐదో నెల ... ఇప్పటివరకు పునర్ధారణ చేయలేకపోతున్నారు

ART పెన్షన్ ఎందుకు ఆలస్యం అవుతోంది

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ఈ ప్రభుత్వం ఏ పని సరిగ్గా చేయడం లేదు, కనీసం HIV బాధితులకు కూడ ఫింక్షన్ ఇవ్వలేక పోతోంది,
ఇవ్వలేనప్పుడు ఎందుకు ఇస్తాము అని చెప్పడం, రాబోయే ఎలక్షన్ లో ఖచ్చితంగా HIV భాదితులు ఈ ప్రభుత్వం కు బుద్ది చెబుతారు

DELAY ON HIV PHINCTIONS

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Why can't give HIV phinctions sir, what is the problem is any financial problems, then why you promise in elections, you didn't give the HIV phinctions, you loose 1,00,000, votes automatically, maybe you stopped because upcoming elections, what a great plan sir

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