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- Punnami Representative Anand (Anakapalle Bureau) Key changes have been made in the pension distribution system in Andhra Pradesh.
- According to the latest orders of the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department, the central government share (NSAP) will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- The state government share (NTR Bharosa) will be provided in cash at home as before.
Punnami Representative Anand (Anakapalle Bureau) Key changes have been made in the pension distribution system in Andhra Pradesh. According to the latest orders of the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department, the central government share (NSAP) will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. The state government share (NTR Bharosa) will be provided in cash at home as before. Senior citizens aged 60–79 will receive Rs. 200 in the bank, Rs. 3,800 in hand, totaling Rs. 4,000. Senior citizens above 80 years will receive Rs. 500 in the bank, Rs. 3,500 in hand. Widows aged 40–79 will receive Rs. 300 in the bank, Rs. 3,700 in hand. Widows above 80 years will receive Rs. 500 in the bank, Rs. 3,500 in hand. The disabled will receive Rs 300 or Rs 500 out of the total Rs 6,000 in the bank and the rest in cash. Officials clarified that the pension amount will not be reduced, only the distribution method has changed. They are advised to check the bank account and contact the concerned officials if the cash is not deposited.
