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Hans India
01-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Pensions worth Rs 103.35 cr distributed in Kurnool dist
Kurnool: Under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, pensions amounting to Rs.103.35 crore have been distributed to 2,37,200 eligible beneficiaries in the Kurnool district for the month of June, stated district Collector P Ranjith Basha. On Saturday morning, as part of the pension disbursement drive, the Collector personally visited Devanagar in Kurnool city to hand over pensions to beneficiaries at their residences. Among those who received pensions were Jhansi Rani and Salma Bee (old age pensions), Thota Meenakshi and Aadi Lakshmi (widow pensions), Nirmala and Shiva Shankar (disability pensions), and Sheik Shavali (chronic illness-related pension). Speaking on the occasion, the Collector remarked that Kurnool stands as the leading district in the state in terms of the number of pensions distributed. Since June 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the State government opted to distribute pensions a day in advance, he added. Collector Basha also highlighted that he had brought to the state government's attention the need for immediate support to spouses in cases where a pensioner passes away suddenly. Acting on this, the Chief Minister directed officials to sanction widow pensions promptly. As a result, widow pensions have been approved for 2,319 women in the district whose husbands passed away between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2024. These pensions will be distributed on June 12. Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Babu, DRDA Project Director Ramana Reddy, and other officials accompanied the collector while distributing the pensions.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Government committed to weavers' welfare: Minister Savitha
VIJAYAWADA: Elections to handloom cooperative societies in AP will be held before the Dasara festival, announced Minister for Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of weavers from across the state, Savitha reiterated the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to improving the welfare of weavers and artisans. She said the state government is set to implement a health insurance scheme for handloom workers, emphasising that CM Naidu has prioritised their welfare. 'We are coordinating with the Centre to boost the sales of handloom products,' Savitha said, adding that 200 units of power are being provided free of cost to pit looms and 500 units to other looms as per the poll promises. Savitha, accompanied by MLA Adinarayana Reddy, interacted with weavers to understand the challenges they face and gather suggestions for sector development. She noted that training in new design techniques is being provided and that mini and mega clusters are being established under the new textiles policy. Highlighting welfare measures, Savitha said 92,724 weavers aged 50 and above are receiving a pension of Rs 4,000 under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme. She said handloom products are being procured through APCO every six months, and the frequency will be increased to every three months. Pending dues to weavers are being cleared in instalments, and `5 crore will soon be released under the thrift scheme, she added.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Rs 103.70 cr pension disbursed to 2,37,828 beneficiaries
Kurnool: Under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, pensions amounting to Rs. 103.70 crore have been disbursed this on Thursday to 2,37,828 eligible beneficiaries across the district, informed District Collector P Ranjith Basha. As part of the pension distribution drive held on Thursday morning, Collector Ranjith Basha and Kodumur MLA Boggula Dastagiri personally visited the village of Venkayapalle in Kurnool Mandal to hand over pensions directly at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries. Widow pensions were distributed to Masumbi and Gauramma, an old-age pension to Shaik Jilekha Bee, and a disability pension to Vemanna. During the interaction, the Collector enquired about the welfare and well-being of the beneficiaries and addressed their grievances. Beneficiary Gauramma brought to the Collector's notice that she did not own a house and requested assistance for housing. Responding promptly, the Collector instructed the concerned village secretariat staff to collect her application for a house. The Collector also directed the distribution staff to maintain courteous behavior while interacting with the pensioners and emphasized ensuring a smooth, transparent process without any complaints. He instructed officials to take all necessary measures to avoid grievances during the pension distribution. Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, DRDA PD Ramana Reddy, and other officials participated in the programme.
