Check NTR Bharosa Pension Status Online in Simple Steps

Before knowing how to check NTR Bharosa Pension Status Online, we should know the purpose and objective of this scheme. People from lower economic backgrounds, elderly people, people suffering from health issues, widows, persons with disabilities generally lack financial support. Through the Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, the Andhra Pradesh government introduced NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme formerly known as YSR Pension Kanuka to allow them to live respectfully.

YSR Pension Kanuka/NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme financially is a Social Security Program that supports old age people, widows, mentally and physically disabled people to lead their life respectfully in the society. So poor people and many other category people do not need to depend on others for daily needs such as food, medicines etc..

This article covers NTR pension scheme eligibility, benefits, reports of disbursement of pension, how to check ntr bharosa pension status online.

What is NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme?

The Andhra Pradesh state government, which was established by the Telugu Desam Party, first introduced the NTR Bharosa plan in 2013. It holds the name of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao former AP Chief Minister and Telugu Film celebrity, and founder of the TDP party. Later, in 2019, the YSRCP party renamed this pension program as YSR pension Scheme to remember Shri YS Rajashekar Reddy, former chief minister and father of the then Chief minister of Shri YS Jagan Reddy. The Andhra Pradesh government eventually changed the plan’s name to the NTR Bharosa pension plan in 2024 and adjusted the pension payments.

To support financially and uphold the dignity of disadvantaged and vulnerable sections of the society, Physically, mentally handicapped persons, patients under medication for life long, traditional artisans, elderly persons, orphans and widow woman’s etc.. The Government of Andhra Pradesh implemented a social security plan called NTR bharosa pension scheme.

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NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme Benefits (YSR Pension Kanuka)

Residents of Andhra Pradesh who fall under certain categories are eligible for pensions under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme. From July 2024 onwards Government of Andhra Pradesh increased the payment of pensions.

Old Age Pension(OAP) : Those 60 years of age and older will receive 4,000 rupees each month.

CKDU/Dialysis Pensions : The people who suffer with CKDu or Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology/ Unknown cause will receive the pension amount of 10,000 rupees per month. Kidney, heart transplant, liver, CKDU not on dialysis, CKD serum creatinine more than 5 mg, CKD small contracted kidney, people with CKD who undergoes dialysis will receive 10,000 rupees per month.

Widows Pension / Single Women Pension : Widows and single women would get 4,000 rupees per month under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, to help them become more independent and self-sufficient.

Weaver’s Pension : To uplift weavers, they will get 4000 rupees per month under YSR Pension Kanuka scheme / NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme.

Toddy Tappers Pension: Toddy Tappers meets the criteria to receive a monthly pension of 4000 rupees through the NTR pension program.

Disability Pension: Persons with disabled (Physically or Mentally) will receive a pension amount of 6000 rupees per month under this scheme and fully disabled persons will receive 10,000 rupees per month

Fishermen Pension: Under this scheme, Fishermen will get 4000 rupees per month to live a balanced life.

Traditional Cobblers Pension : Cobblers generally earn very low amounts, so Cobblers also receive 4000 rupees per month as a pension amount.

PLHIV (ART Pensions) : YSR Pension Kanuka scheme / NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme  is a boon for the people who come under this category because the patients who undergo Antiretroviral Therapy require financial backing from the governments as it is a continuous treatment. Thus, the monthly pension sum for ART patients will be 4000 rupees.

Transgender Pension: Transgenders face discrimination in the society so most of them are jobless. The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme provides a monthly pension of 4,000 rupees to transgender individuals.

Dappu Artists Pension:  Dappu artists are mostly daily laborers and they get seasonal employment. Sometimes they won’t get any work throughout the year. Under this scheme Dappu artists will get 4000 rupees per month.

If an Old Age, Weaver, Fishermen, Toddy Toppers, or Disabled category pensioner passes away, the spouse (wife) will receive a pension to help maintain the family. The pension will be paid out in accordance with the widow category pension. If you are eligible and selected for this scheme you can always check the NTR bharosa pension status online.

The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme features

NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme formerly known as YSR Pension Kanuka is launched to support vulnerable sections of the society such as poor, senior citizens, women separated from husband, daily laborers, traditional workers and other category people.

• The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme was established by the government to promote the wellbeing and growth of the state’s economically disadvantaged citizens.
• The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme offers pensions to the underprivileged and marginalized groups within society.
• Pensions are given under this plan to those who truly need them so they can live independent lives.

Common Eligibility Criteria For All Categories

• In rural areas, a family’s monthly income should not exceed 10,000 rupees, while in urban areas, it should not exceed 12,000 rupees, totaling all sources of revenue.
• Less than three acres of wetland, less than ten acres of dry land, or ten acres of both wet and dry land combined should belong to the family.
• Families should not own four wheelers except for tractor, auto, taxis.
• Nobody in the family should be a pensioner or employed by the government.
• Whether a family stays in a rented home or own home, their monthly electricity usage should be less than 300 units.
• Applicant’s home built-up area should be less than 750 sq.ft. 
• If family members is income tax payee, then they are not eligible
• Family is only eligible for one pension, unless the conditions below are met.
• A family member whose disability percentage is 80% and above
• Dialysis patients (CKDU)/Severe Mental Retardation/ PLHIV (ART)

NTR Bharosa Pension Eligibility by Category (YSR Pension Kanuka)

• ART (HIV) Pensions:
  Six months of nonstop treatment in an ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) center.
• Chronic Kidney Disease patients (Stage3,4 & 5) who are not on dialysis and are having the conditions given below: there is No age limit.
  •  a)    Level of serum creatinine above 5 mg On a regular basis on two different times (at the government lab) separated by at least three months.
  • b)    Reduced kidney size (less than 8 cm) on sonographic examination
  • c)    Estimated GFR  should be less than 15 ml. 
• Dappu Artists Pension: The applicants must be below the poverty line and must be at least 50 years old or above.
• Dialysis Pension (CKDU):Monthly dialysis treatments are provided at public and private hospitals. Patients can begin treatment at any age.
• Disability Pension :  Age is not a factor to receive a disability pension under NTR bharosa scheme, but disability should be 40% or above.
• Fishermen Pension: As Certified by the Department of Fisheries, applicants must be fifty years old under the fisherman category to get the benefits of fishermen pension .
• Old Age Pension : For ST category applicants, the age should be 50 years or above and other than ST category, age must be 60 years or above.
• For persons with diseases of Paralysis confining the person to a wheelchair or bed and Severe muscular dystrophy cases and accident victims confined to wheelchairs or beds: There is No age limit.
• Rural/Urban Single Women Pension: In rural areas, women should be separated from their husband after marriage or unmarried and 30 years old . In urban areas, minimum 35 years old.
• Toddy Tappers Pension : Toddy tappers should be members of Toddler Co-operative Societies (TCS) or a single tapper participating in the Tree For Tappers (TFT) Program and 50 years or above.
• Traditional Cobblers: Age must be 40 years or old under NTR bharosa pension scheme for cobblers.
• Transgender pension: Those who identify as transgender must be at least eighteen years old to receive transgender pension.
• Weavers Pension: Weavers who want to avail this scheme, they should be 50 years or above.
• Widow Pension : Widows must be at least eighteen years old and should have registered their marriage.

Application Process For NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

• Step 1: The Grama(village/ward) volunteers will take the applications from eligible persons for NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme  
• Step 2: Then Grama Volunteers will conduct the physical verification process (Social Audit) with respect to eligibility conditions prescribed for each category of live pension.
• Step 3: The Grama Volunteers will do the initial scrutiny of the applications, then forward them to Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) / Municipal Commissioner (MC).
• Step 4: The MPDO/MC reviews the application forwarded by Grama Volunteers and forwards the application to the Extension Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development).
• Step 5: The E.O.(PR&RD) checks the application and makes the relevant remarks.
• Step 6: Then authorities prepare the social audit list or provisional eligibility list and re-verification list(reasons for not eligible) and publish it in all secretariats.
• Step 7: Applicants listed as ineligible in the re-verification list, they can raise their grievance and submit the required proofs.
• Step 8: After consideration of grievances from the citizens, authorities will make final list of eligible and in-eligible applicants in all secretariats
• Step 9: Still ineligible citizens can raise their grievance in the schemes portal from the final ineligible list if they have proper proof to show they are eligible.
• Step 10: The Volunteers take the acknowledgement from the beneficiaries for receipt of the payment using eKYC.

Documents Required for NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

• Applicant’s Aadhar Card (Ration card data and aadhar details should match)
• Husband’s death certificates (for the widow or single woman pension)
• Certificate of Disability (SADAREM) of Applicant (for the Purpose of Receiving Disabled Pension)
• Toddy Tapper Certificate from the Excise Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
• Weaver’s Certificate (Occupation Certificate issued by the Andhra Pradesh government’s Handloom Department)
• Candidate’s Caste Certificate (if applicable from revenue department)
• Proof of Age / Date of Birth certificate issued by government
• Marriage Certificate as a marriage proof from government of Andhra Pradesh
• Medical Board Certificate from the government hospitals
• Proof of Treatment in ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) Centre (in case of ART Pension)
• Gender Identity Certificate (issued by the competent medical authority) (in case of Transgender applicant)
• Certificate from the Department of Fisheries for Fisherman applicants.

How To Verify NTR Bharosa Pension Status Online

First, click on this link to check your ntr bharosa pension status online.

Once the link is opened AP Seva portal website will open there click on enter Aadhaar number enter your Aadhaar number and click on search option
Then most of the application numbers related to you will be there. Click on the nearby application number and your pension status will be informed.
Knowing Pension Status through AP Seva Portal is very easy and time saving. You can use this portal to know your pension status through internet. Helps you get services without any hindrance.
If you want to apply for a new application, the relevant application form can be opened immediately after the link given below.

You can the status of NTR Pension scheme status via mobile app which you can download from the link

Contact Details of NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme 

2nd floor, Dr.N.T.R. Administrative Block, Pandit Nehru RTC Bus Complex, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 520001 and phone number is 0866 – 2410017

Frequently Asked Questions

1Q) What is the pension of NTR Bharosa in 2024?
A: The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme provides social security benefits to the underprivileged, the elderly, widowed women, disabled individuals, and those in other categories for the betterment of society. The pension levels are subject to revision starting in July 2024.

2Q) How to check NTR Bharosa pension status online?
A: By visiting this website and login to the account, citizens can check NTR Bharosa pension status.

3Q) How to apply for handicapped pension in AP?
A: This is an offline process to apply for NTR Bharosa pension scheme through grama volunteers.

4Q) Who is eligible for NTR pension?
A: This NTR pension plan is available to Andhra Pradesh state residents who are poor, disabled, elderly, single or widowed, CKD patients, dialysis patients, barbers, weavers, village artists, blacksmiths, cobblers, washer men, potters, carpenters, animal herders, daily laborers, toddler tappers, tribes without permanent residents, etc.

5Q) How much is a monthly disability pension?
A: Disabled persons will receive 4000 rupees per month and fully disabled persons will get 10,000 rupees per month. It is a revised amount after renaming to NTR pension scheme and payable from July 2024 onwards.

6Q)What is the way to check NTR Bharosa pension status online?
A: To find out your NTR Bharosa Status 2024, first go to the NTR Bharosa pension scheme official website at http://sspensions.ap.gov.in. There, provide all the information requested in your application and click the submit button. An OTP is now being sent to the registered mobile number. Click OK after pressing the OTP.

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