NTR Bharosa Pension

As a part of welfare programmes, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has implemented NTR Bharosa Pension schemes for the neediest and vulnerable people, particularly the old and infirm. In this article, we look at the Andhra Pradesh NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme application process, pension status check and the eligibility criteria in detail.

Types of Pensions under NTR Bharosa

Old Age Pension
Weavers Pension
Widow Pension
Disabled Pension
Toddy Toppers Pension
Anti Retroviral Therapy Pension
Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology Pension

Pension Amount

Pension amount for NTR Bharosa Pensioners in Andhra Pradesh is as detailed below.

S.No	Category	Monthly Pension Amount (Rs.)
1	Old Age Person	1000
2	Weavers	1000
3	Widow	1000
4	Disabled (PWD <80%)	1000
5	Toddy Tappers	1000
6	Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART)	1000
7	Disabled (PWD > or =80%)	1500
8	CKDU	2500

Eligibility Criteria for NTR Bharosa Pension

The following are the eligibility criteria for obtaining NTR Bharosa Pension for various categories.

Eligibility Criteria for Old Age

Both male and female, who are 65 years of age or above and are destitute are eligible for this pension.

Eligibility Criteria for Weavers Pension

Age criteria for weavers to get NTR Bharosa pension are 50 years and above

Eligibility Criteria for Widow Pension

If the age of the widow is 18 years and above, she is eligible for NTR Bharosa pension.

Eligibility Criteria for Disabled Pension

No age limit for the disabled person
Disabled persons having a minimum of 40% disability is eligible for NTR Bharosa Pension.

Eligibility Criteria for Toddy Tappers Pension

50 years and above-aged Toddy Tappers are eligible for NTR Bharosa Pension.
Members of Toddy Co-operative Societies (TCS) or to an individual tapper under the Tree For Tappers (TFT) scheme and who have completed 50 years of age as on 1.2.2009.

Eligibility Criteria for Anti Retroviral Therapy Pension

No age limit for ART pension
The person is undergoing 6 months continuous treatment on ART is eligible to apply for this pension.
If a person is already covered in any other category of Social Security Pension scheme without considering ART pension will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria for Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology Pension

No age limit for CKDU pension. Patients undergoing continuous kidney dialysis (Even already covered in any category of Social Security Pension scheme) is eligible for NTR Bharosa pension.

Selection of Pensioners

The fundamental criterion to get eligibility for pension being the Below Poverty Line (BPL) status, Government have decided to examine the following factors for inclusion and exclusion of pensions.

Inclusion factors

Priority shall be given to below-mentioned persons.

ST households particularly PVTG households in agency areas
SC households
Practising Artisans (Weavers, Toddy Tappers, Barbers, Washer men, Potters, Blacksmith, Carpenter, Cobbler, Animal herder, Village Artistes etc.) and Other Backward Classes
Daily labourers (Daily wage labourers, Agricultural Labourers, Migrated labourers)
Nomadic Tribes having no permanent residence
Households with destitute or orphans
Households with disabled
Households of manual scavengers
Other poor households

Exclusion factors:

State or Central Government and PSU Employees
Government employee pensioners (including PSU, Central Govt etc.)
Income taxpayers (Know more about income tax filing)
Landowners having more than 2.5 Acres of wet and 5 Acres dry or both wet and dry together more than 5 Acres (except ST in scheduled areas in ITDAs)
Outsourced employees
Private salaried (monthly salaried)
Owner of car
Freedom Fighter pension holders

Documents Required to apply for NTR Bharosa Pension

Photograph of applicant
Aadhaar number
Savings bank account number
Proof of age
Photocopy death certificate of the husband in case of widows
Photocopy of registration in Cooperative society of Toddy Tappers
Weavers should submit a photocopy copy of registration in Co-operatives society of weavers
SADAREM Certificate in the case of persons with disabilities 40%

NTR Bharosa Pension Application Process

A person seeking NTR Bharosa pension can follow these steps. Step 1: Apply through Grama Panchayat with duly-filled application form along with documents mentioned above Step 2: After getting the application from Grama Panchayat, Janmabhoomi committees will check all the detail of the applicant. Step 3: The MPDO or Municipal Commissioner logins will upload the eligible list to DRDA after verification by the Janma Bhoomi committee for sanction. Note: Janmabhoomi is a campaign which looks after and works on development activities through Village Development Committees or JBMV committees, implements Government’s welfare schemes and take up initiatives like face-to-face interactions with people to seek their feedback. Rural The MPDO is the sanctioning authority for all pensions, in favour of eligible persons recommended by the Janmabhoomi Committees. Urban The Municipal Commissioner is the sanctioning authority in respect of all pensions, in favour of eligible persons recommended by the Janmabhoomi Committees. Mandal Parishad Development Officer or Municipal Commissioner release funds to the Panchayat Secretary or Bill Collector. Step 4: Once the pension is sanctioned, a Pensioner ID will be provided to the pensioner. The details of pensioner will be available online. Step 5: Panchayat Secretary or Bill Collector shall disburse pensions directly to the pensioners in the village or ward in the presence of Sarpanch or Ward Member and the members of Gram Panchayat or Ward. Step 6: Tabs along with biometric devices have been deployed to the pension disbursement officers enabling them to make payment of pension amount to beneficiaries every month. Step 7: Pension will be disbursed on 1st of every month at a fixed place and time slot allotted by the committee and doorstep payment will be given for bedridden and Leprosy pensioners. Step 8: Pensioners are provided with a Rupay card — the pension money disbursed through a mini ATM.

Check Status of Application Online

Here is the complete procedure to check the status of application of NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme. Step 1: To check the status of the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme application visit the official website of NTR Step 2: The applicant has to click on the option search at the top of the page. Image-1-NTR-Bharosa

Image 1 NTR Bharosa Step 3: Select fill Pension Id or Aadhaar number on this page. Image-2-NTR-Bharosa

Image 2 NTR Bharosa Step 4: The applicant has to fill the name of the district, Mandal, panchayat and the name of the habitation. Image-3-NTR-Bharosa

Image 3 NTR Bharosa Step 5: Now, the applicant has to click on the search option, and it will show the status of the NTR Bharosa Pension.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NTR Bharosa Pension.

The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme is a welfare initiative by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to provide monthly pensions to vulnerable and needy groups such as the elderly, widows, disabled persons, weavers, toddy tappers, and those suffering from chronic kidney disease or undergoing anti-retroviral therapy.

Both male and female individuals who are 65 years of age or above and are destitute are eligible for the Old Age Pension under the NTR Bharosa Scheme.

The monthly pension amount varies for different categories: Rs. 1,000 for old age persons, weavers, widows, disabled (PWD <80%), toddy tappers, and ART patients; Rs. 1,500 for disabled (PWD ≥80%); and Rs. 2,500 for those suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology (CKDU).

Widows aged 18 years and above are eligible for the Widow Pension under the NTR Bharosa Scheme.

To apply for the NTR Bharosa Pension, one needs to submit a duly-filled application form along with required documents like a photograph, Aadhaar number, savings bank account number, age proof, and other relevant documents, to the Grama Panchayat.

The selection of pensioners under NTR Bharosa is based on factors like Below Poverty Line (BPL) status, priority for specific groups like Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, artisans, daily wage laborers, and exclusion of government employees, income tax payers, landowners with more than a specified land area, and private salaried individuals.

To check the status of their NTR Bharosa Pension application, an applicant can visit the official website, click on the search option, enter their Pension ID or Aadhaar number, district, mandal, panchayat, and habitation details, and then click on the search button to view the application status.

The documents required for applying for the NTR Bharosa Pension include a photograph of the applicant, Aadhaar number, savings bank account number, proof of age, photocopy of death certificate (for widows), registration in cooperative societies (for weavers and toddy tappers), and SADAREM Certificate (for persons with disabilities).

There is no age limit for the Disabled Pension under NTR Bharosa. Disabled persons having a minimum of 40% disability are eligible for the pension.

There is no age limit for the ART Pension under NTR Bharosa. A person undergoing continuous treatment on ART for at least 6 months is eligible to apply for this pension, even if they are already covered under another category of the Social Security Pension scheme.