YSR Pension Kanuka

YSR Pension Kanuka is a scheme launched by the government of Andhra Pradesh for the welfare and development of senior citizens, disabled people and transgenders by granting a monthly pension.[1]

YSR Pension Kanuka
Type of projectWelfare scheme for senior citizens
LocationAndhra Pradesh, India
FounderGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
Chief MinisterY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
MinistryMinistry of Panchayat Raj & Rural development
Established1 July 2019 (2019-07-01)
Budget₹17,000 Crores
StatusActive
Websitehttps://sspensions.ap.gov.in/

Development

The scheme was brought into effect by Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in June 2019, payable to beneficiaries from 1 July 2019, which was door delivered by village volunteers. The second instalment of funds were released on 1 March 2020 where 87.5% of beneficiaries received the amount on day 1.[2] The pension was also credited into the accounts of beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic in India[3]

Scheme

YSR Pension Kanuka is a welfare program launched by the government of Andhra Pradesh[4] where the earlier age criteria of 65 years has been revised to 60 years and the pension amount has been increased to ₹2,250 from ₹2,000. Whereas the pension amount of ₹3,000 rupees is credited into the beneficiary disabled persons, transgenders and dappu artists. People suffering from chronic kidney diseases undergoing dialyses in both government and private hospitals are supported with the pension amount of ₹10,000. This was majorly done to help the victims of Uddanam nephropathy.[5]

References
  1. "Govt releases a new set of guidelines for YSR pension scheme in Andhra Pradesh". www.thehansindia.com. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  2. "87.5% beneficiaries get pensions on Day One of YSR Pension Kanuka". The New Indian Express. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  3. "కరోనా సంక్షోభంలో సైతం కొనసాగుతున్న వైఎస్ఆర్ పెన్షన్ పంపిణీ". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 1 August 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  4. "Pension to all eligible without slash in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  5. ""We will extend proper healthcare services to the victims of kidney diseases, especially those from the Uddanam region" says collector". The Hindu. 3 June 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
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