YSR Pension Kanuka

Empowering the socio-economic backward people in India is a primary responsibility. There are different ways to improve their living standard. However, providing consistent financial support will prove extremely beneficial. In this regard, the YSR Pension Kanuka by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh is a scheme targeting poor people to improve their financial standards. Here is a detail to help you understand the scheme, features, and application process. 

YSR Pension Kanuka

What Is YSR Pension Kanuka?

YSR Pension Kanuka, named after Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy, is a pension scheme introduced by the Andhra Pradesh Government to support the socio-economic backward people belonging to the State. It helps poor people, especially widows, old-aged people, people with disabilities, etc., improve their economic conditions. Incentives are provided to the people as a fixed amount of pension.

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YSR Pension Eligibility Criteria

  1. he applicant should have a white ration card and be from a BPL family.

  2. The applicant should not have availed of the benefits of any other pension scheme.

  3. The applicant has to be a resident of the corresponding district.

Types Of Pensions

There are different types of pensions provided to people. The age criteria and the amount of pension varies based on the category of people. Here are some details about the same:
 

Pension Type

Age Criteria

Pension Amount(₹)

Old-age pension

60 years or above

2250

Widow pension

18 years or above

2250

Weavers pension

50 years or above

2250

Toddy tappers pension

50 years or above

2250

Fisherman pension

50 years or above

2250

Transgender pension

18 years or above

3000

Traditional cobblers pension

40 years or above

2250

Dappu artists pension

50 years or above

3000

Single women pension

35 years or above for married women separated/divorced for more than a year.

Thirty years or above for unmarried women in rural areas and 35 years or more for women in urban areas. 

2250

CKDU(Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown aetiology) pension

No age limit. However, the person should be undergoing CKDU.

10,000

ART(Antiretroviral Treatment) pension

No age limit. However, the person should be undergoing ART treatment for six months.

2250

Disabled pension

No age limit. However, the applicant should have at least 40% disability. 

3000


The Municipal Planning And Development Office(MPDO) disburses the pension in rural areas and the Municipal Corporation in urban areas to the beneficiaries. The MPDO and the Municipal Corporation will disburse it to the respective Panchayat or Ward, from where it is disbursed to the respective beneficiaries online or manually.

Benefits Of YSR Pension Kanuka

  1. Provides a fixed monthly pension.

  2. The beneficiaries do not have to make a monthly contribution to receive the benefit.

  3. The process of application and the mode of receiving the pension is simple.

YSR Pension Kanuka Application Process

  1. Go to the official website, the YSR Navasakam Portal.

  2. Click the Download option available at the top of the homepage.

  3. Five options get displayed on clicking Download. Go to the last option, which is the YSR Pension Kanuka. 

  4. In the YSR Pension Kanuka option, click the ‘Download’ button.

  5. A folder with all the different application forms based on the types of pension will get downloaded to the system. 

  6. Choose the appropriate form and fill out the details based on the requirement.  

  7. Attach the following documents and submit them to the relevant authority in the Panchayat or Municipal corporation. 
     

    • BPL ration card

    • Aadhaar card

    • Proof of residence

    • Proof of identity

    • Bank passbook 

The applications for the pension scheme, once submitted to the Panchayat Office, will be moved further to the inspection of the Gram Sabha. After the approval of Gram Sabha, the application will go for further verification to the Metropolitan Planning Organisation or the Municipal Corporation. The verification process will be completed by the relevant authorities here. Upon successful verification of the YSR Pension Kanuka status, the authorities will provide the pension amount to the Gram Panchayat Office from where it will reach the beneficiaries. The verification process will be faster if the beneficiaries have the relevant documents.

FAQs

How does one apply for YSR Pension Kanuka?

Eligible individuals can apply for YSR Pension Kanuka by submitting an application form along with supporting documents to the concerned authorities. Application forms are available at the nearest Gram Panchayat, Municipal or Mandal Revenue Office, or online through the official website of the program.

What documents are required to apply for YSR Pension Kanuka?

The documents required for applying for YSR Pension Kanuka may include proof of age, identity proof (such as Aadhaar card), residence proof, income certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (for persons with disabilities), widowhood certificate (for widows), and other relevant documents as specified by the authorities.

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