AI SummaryAndhra Pradesh government's Nethanna Sevalo Scheme is now giving ₹25,000 per year to eligible handloom weaver families directly in their bank accounts. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the scheme on 7 August 2026 at Chirala in Bapatla district during the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations, and released ₹179 crore to 71,536 handloom families on the same day.
Nethanna Sevalo is the formal rollout of the weaver support that was announced as Nethanna Bharosa on National Handloom Day 2025 at Mangalagiri. Besides the yearly cash support, handloom families get 200 free electricity units every month for handlooms and 500 units for powerlooms. This free power benefit is reaching 62,541 handloom families and 10,032 powerloom units in the state.
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About Nethanna Sevalo Scheme
Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved Nethanna Sevalo in its meeting held on 23 July 2026. The scheme replaces YSR Nethanna Nestham, which used to pay ₹24,000 per year, and raises the annual support to ₹25,000. The amount is given to one member of each eligible handloom weaver family, regardless of the age of the weaver and the number of looms the family owns.
When the cabinet cleared the scheme, it estimated that 51,952 weavers would be covered with an outlay of ₹129.88 crore. But when the scheme launched on 7 August 2026, the government transferred ₹179 crore to 71,536 handloom families, so the actual coverage came in higher than the initial estimate.
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Key Highlights of Nethanna Sevalo Scheme
| Scheme Name | Nethanna Sevalo Scheme |
| Launched By | Andhra Pradesh government (CM N Chandrababu Naidu) |
| Launch Date | 7 August 2026 (12th National Handloom Day) |
| Place of Launch | Chirala, Bapatla district |
| Annual Support | ₹25,000 per handloom weaver family |
| First Disbursement | ₹179 crore to 71,536 handloom families |
| Free Electricity | 200 units per month for handlooms, 500 units for powerlooms |
| Eligibility | BPL handloom weaver families of Andhra Pradesh (one per family) |
| Application Mode | Through village and ward secretariats |
| Official Website | handlooms.ap.gov.in |
| Earlier Name | Nethanna Bharosa (announced August 2025) |
Benefits of Nethanna Sevalo Scheme
Nethanna Sevalo gives cash support plus free power to weaver families. The benefit list is given below.
- ₹25,000 per year is credited to the bank account of every eligible handloom weaver family through DBPT.
- Handloom families get 200 free electricity units per month and powerloom units get 500 units.
- Payment is made directly to the weaver's bank account, so there is no middleman.
- The money helps weavers buy yarn, repair looms and modernise equipment to compete with the powerloomsector.
- The scheme covers BPL weaver families of any age and any number of looms.
Who Can Apply for Nethanna Sevalo Scheme?
Here is who can get the benefit of Nethanna Sevalo:
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- Applicant must be a handloom weaver by profession and actively working in the handloom sector.
- The weaver family must belong to the below poverty line (BPL) category.
- The weaver's name must be registered in the handloom department database.
- The applicant must have a working bank account for receiving the DBT payment.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready while applying at the secretariat:
- Aadhaar card or voter ID card for identity proof.
- Address proof such as ration card or electricity bill.
- Below poverty line (BPL) certificate.
- Registration certificate issued by the handloom association or handloom department.
- Bank account passbook and a passport size photograph.
How to Apply for Nethanna Sevalo Scheme?
Applications for Nethanna Sevalo are accepted through the village and ward secretariats in Andhra Pradesh. There is no separate online application portal; registration and status checking happen through the secretariats and the Handlooms and Textiles Department. The first round of applications for 2026 was completed before 5 August 2026, and the payment was released on 7 August 2026.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest village or ward secretariat in your area and ask for the Nethanna Sevalo application form.
STEP 2 - Fill in the form with personal details such as name, father or husband name, address, Aadhaar number and bank account details.
STEP 3 - Attach the required documents like Aadhaar card, BPL certificate, handloom registration certificate and bank passbook copy.
STEP 4 - Submit the form to the secretariat officials. They will verify the eligibility and check the name in the handloom department database.
STEP 5 - The list of eligible weavers is displayed in the secretariats for public checking. After the district collector approves the final list, the amount of ₹25,000 is credited to the bank account of the weaver.
Already registered handloom families do not need to apply again. The yearly payment is released directly to the bank account linked with their registration. Weavers who missed the first round can contact their village or ward secretariat for the next round.
To check the payment status, weavers can contact their village or ward secretariat, or visit the official website of the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Andhra Pradesh.
Payment Update and Scheme History
On the launch day, the state government transferred ₹179 crore to 71,536 handloom families. Before this, weavers used to get ₹24,000 per year under the YSR Nethanna Nestham scheme, which was started by the previous government. Nethanna Sevalo replaces that scheme with a higher annual support of ₹25,000. For the full history and status of the older scheme, check the AP YSR Nethanna Nestham Scheme post.
Along with the cash support, CM Naidu also announced special infrastructure for Uppada handlooms, a handlooms park at Mangalagiri, and a museum on handicrafts and weaving at Amaravati. A ₹4,200 crore textile recycling unit is planned at Visakhapatnam. For more state schemes, see the Andhra Pradesh Schemes List.
FAQ's
Who gets ₹25,000 under Nethanna Sevalo?
BPL handloom weaver families registered with the Andhra Pradesh handloom department or APCO. The payment goes to one member of each eligible family.
Is there any online portal to apply?
No separate online application portal has been launched for Nethanna Sevalo. Forms are available at the village and ward secretariats, and the official department website is handlooms.ap.gov.in.
Do I need to apply every year?
No. Already registered handloom families receive the payment automatically every year. Only unregistered or new weavers need to get registered through the secretariat or the handloom department office.
Is free electricity only for handlooms?
No. Handloom families get 200 free units per month and powerloom units get 500 units. The free power benefit is reaching 62,541 handloom families and 10,032 powerloom units.
What is the difference between Nethanna Sevalo and YSR Nethanna Nestham?
YSR Nethanna Nestham paid ₹24,000 per year. Nethanna Sevalo replaces it and gives ₹25,000 per year to eligible BPL handloom weaver families.
How to check Nethanna Sevalo payment status?
Weavers can check the status by contacting their village or ward secretariat, checking their bank passbook or SMS alerts, or visiting the official Handlooms and Textiles department website.
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