Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme 2026 Application, Status, Amount, Rules

Telangana government's Cheyutha Pension Scheme, earlier known as Aasara Pension Scheme, provides monthly financial support to senior citizens, widows, single women, disabled persons, beedi workers, toddy tappers, weavers, and patients with HIV, filariasis, and kidney disease. The scheme is a key part of the state's social security net and is accepting applications through government offices and Praja Palana centers.

The scheme was renamed from Aasara to Cheyutha after the new government came to power. From February 2025, the pension amounts were doubled. Most beneficiary categories now get ₹4,000 per month, while disabled persons get ₹6,000 per month. This article explains the Cheyutha Pension Scheme application, eligibility, benefits, amount, status check, and rules.

Cheyutha Pension Scheme was launched to protect the old and at-risk sections of society, in particular the old and infirm, people with HIV-AIDS, widows, weavers, toddy tappers, and beedi workers, who have lost their means of livelihood with growing age. The aim is to support their day to day minimum needs so they can live with dignity and social security.

For the financial year 2026-2027, the Telangana government has allocated ₹14,861 crore to the Cheyutha pension scheme. As per the budget, two lakh new pensions will be added under the scheme this year. The pension amount is credited directly to the bank account of eligible beneficiaries through direct benefit transfer.

Cheyutha Pension Scheme Amount

From February 2025, the Telangana government doubled the pension amounts under the Cheyutha scheme. Old age people, widows, single women, weavers, toddy tappers, beedi workers, and patients with HIV, filariasis, and kidney disease get ₹4,000 per month. Disabled persons get ₹6,000 per month. Earlier these amounts were ₹2,016 and ₹3,016 respectively.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Cheyutha Pension Scheme (earlier Aasara)
Launched By	Telangana Government
Beneficiaries	Senior citizens, widows, single women, disabled persons, beedi workers, toddy tappers, weavers, HIV patients
Pension Amount	₹4,000 per month (most categories), ₹6,000 per month (disabled)
Age Limit	57 years and above for old age pension
Application Mode	Offline through government offices and Praja Palana centers
Official Website	cheyutha.telangana.gov.in

How to Apply for Cheyutha Pension Scheme

Applications for the Cheyutha pension scheme can be submitted through government offices and Praja Palana centers. Eligible people can apply at the Gram Panchayat office, MPDO office, municipal office, or Praja Palana Seva Kendram. The application form is available in English and Telugu on the official portal.

STEP 1 - Visit the official website at cheyutha.telangana.gov.in to download the Cheyutha application form in English or Telugu, or collect it from the nearest government office.

STEP 2 - Fill in the form with personal details, Aadhaar details, bank details, and the pension category you are applying for.

STEP 3 - Attach the required documents such as Aadhaar card, ration card, bank passbook, income certificate, residence proof, and category certificates like a disability certificate or death certificate.

STEP 4 - Submit the completed application to the concerned office. Officials will verify the details and approve eligible beneficiaries.

Check Cheyutha Pension Status

People can track their pension status using two methods - search pensioner details or check status with Aadhaar card.

Search Pensioner Details

To search pensioner details, go to the official website at cheyutha.telangana.gov.in. Then click on the "Quick Search" link in the main menu and select "Search Pensioner Details". The direct link to track the pension status is https://www.cheyutha.telangana.gov.in/SSPTG/UserInterface/Portal/GeneralSearch.aspx

The page to check the pension status will appear as shown below:-

Here you can enter the Pension ID, SADAREM ID, or UID, or select District, Mandal, and Panchayat, and enter the pensioner name and head of family name, then click on the Search button to find the pensioner details.

Check Cheyutha Pension Status with Aadhaar Card

To check the pension status with Aadhaar card, applicants can check the cancelled or suspended UID status using the direct link - https://www.cheyutha.telangana.gov.in/SSPTG/UserInterface/Portal/PublicUIDSearch.aspx

The page to check the pension status with Aadhaar card will appear as below:-

Here you can enter the Unique Identification Number (UID) and click on the Search button to track the pension status with Aadhaar card.

Acquittance Data Updation Status

Acquittance data updation status can be checked using the direct link - https://www.cheyutha.telangana.gov.in/SSPTG/userinterface/Reports/AcquittanceEntry_Panchayat.aspx

The page to check the acquittance data updation status will appear as below:-

Cheyutha Pension Scheme Amount List

The government provides different pension amounts based on the beneficiary category. The current monthly pension amounts under the Cheyutha scheme are given below:-

Beneficiary Category	Pension Amount
Old Age	₹4,000
Widows	₹4,000
Single Women	₹4,000
Weavers	₹4,000
Toddy Tappers	₹4,000
Beedi Workers	₹4,000
HIV-AIDS Patients	₹4,000
Disabled Persons	₹6,000

Cheyutha Pension Scheme Eligibility

The eligibility conditions differ according to the pension category. For old age pension, the applicant should be at least 57 years old, a resident of Telangana, and from an economically weaker section. Widows need a valid husband's death certificate. Disabled persons need a valid disability certificate with at least 40% disability. Single women must be at least 18 years old and without family support. For details on the pension for single women, check the Telangana Single Women Pension Scheme.

Rules for Exclusion

People belonging to households that meet one or more of the following conditions are not eligible for the social security pension under the Cheyutha scheme in Telangana:-

• Having land more than 3.0 acres wet or irrigated dry, or 7.5 acres dry.
• Having children who are in government, public sector, private sector, outsourced, or contract employment.
• Having children who are doctors, contractors, professionals, or self-employed.
• Having a large business enterprise such as oil mills, rice mills, pumps, rig owners, or shop owners.
• People who are already receiving government pensions or freedom fighter pensions.
• Owners of light or heavy automobiles such as four wheelers and big vehicles.
• Any other condition where the verification officer assesses the household as ineligible based on lifestyle, occupation, and assets.
• Annual household income more than ₹1.5 lakh in rural areas and ₹2 lakh in urban areas.

Disability Categories Covered

The Cheyutha pension scheme covers 21 categories of persons with disabilities. Earlier, the scheme included only 7 categories of disabled people. The complete list of 21 categories covered under the scheme is given below:-

Blindness	Low Vision	Persons Cured of Leprosy
Hearing Impaired	Locomotor Disability	Dwarfism
Intellectual	Mental Illness	Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy	Muscular Dystrophy	Chronic Neurological Conditions
Specific Learning Disabilities	Multiple Sclerosis	Speech & Language Disability
Thalassemia	Haemophilia	Sickle Cell Disease
Multiple Disabilities including Deaf Blindness	Acid Attack Victims	Parkinson's Disease

All disabled beneficiaries get ₹6,000 per month under the Cheyutha pension scheme. The state government has set up medical boards to examine and issue disability certificates based on the parameters and symptoms prescribed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

In case of any query, contact the DRDO or APO whose name and contact number can be checked through the link at https://www.cheyutha.telangana.gov.in/SSPTG/UserInterface/Portal/APOsContactDetails.aspx

References

-- Government Order 17 for Aasara Pensions Implementation - Telangana Aasara Pensions Scheme Compressed
-- Government Order 23 for Aasara Pension Amendment - Telangana Aasara Pension Yojana Amendment
-- For complete details, visit the official website at cheyutha.telangana.gov.in