NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme 2026: Status, Beneficiary List & Application Form

Andhra Pradesh State Pension (NTR Bharosa) is the social welfare pension scheme of the Andhra Pradesh government. Earlier known as YSR Pension Kanuka, this scheme was renamed by the TDP-led government in June 2024. It gives a monthly pension to senior citizens, widows, disabled persons, weavers, toddy tappers, single women, fishermen, traditional cobblers, dappu artists, transgender people and chronic kidney patients. Eligible people can check the status, download the application form PDF and view the beneficiary list at the official sspensions.ap.gov.in portal.

This article explains how to apply for NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, how to check your name in the beneficiary list and what pension amount you can get under the scheme.

NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme Status

Former Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Pension Kanuka on 9 July 2019. After the 2024 assembly election, the TDP-led NDA government under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu renamed the scheme as NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme. Along with the name change, the pension amounts were also increased from July 2024 through G.O.Ms.No.43 dated 13 June 2024.

Under this scheme, social security pension is given to elderly, disabled, widow, weavers, toddy tappers, single women, fishermen, cobbler, dappu artists, dialysis patients and others. People can download the NTR Bharosa Pension application form PDF or apply for pension through the Village and Ward Secretariats for their name inclusion in the list of pensioners. The pension status can be checked at sspensions.ap.gov.in.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme (earlier YSR Pension Kanuka)
State Name	Andhra Pradesh
Launched By	Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (TDP, N. Chandrababu Naidu)
Beneficiaries	Elderly, widows, disabled, weavers, fishermen and more
Monthly Pension	Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 15,000
Payment Mode	Direct Bank Transfer (DBT)
Official Website	sspensions.ap.gov.in

Types of Pensioners in NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

The following people are covered under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme:-

• Old Age People: Senior citizens aged 60 years and above get a monthly pension.
• Widow Women: Widows aged 18 years and above are covered under this scheme.
• Disabled Persons: People with minimum 40% disability get the pension.
• Weavers, Toddy Tappers and Fishermen: Registered workers in these trades get the pension.
• Single Women, Transgender and Traditional Cobblers: These groups are also covered.
• Dialysis Patients and Chronic Kidney Patients: They get a higher pension amount.

Search Pension Status for NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

To check the application status of the pension scheme, you need to follow the simple steps given below:-

STEP 1 - Visit the official website at sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click at the "Search Pension Status" option in the main menu. A new page will open where you can search using Pension ID, Ration Card Number or SADAREM ID.

STEP 3 - Choose your desired option as either Pension ID or Grievance ID. On the next web page, enter the information and click on submit. The application status will be displayed on your screen.

NTR Bharosa Pension Search With Pension ID

To search the pension status with the Pension ID, follow the steps given below:-

STEP 1 - Go to the official website of NTR Bharosa Pension at sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP/.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click at the "Search" tab. In the next opened window, click at the Pension ID to open the search with Pension ID page as shown below:-

STEP 3 - Enter the pension ID or ration card number or SADAREM ID. Then select your District, Mandal, Panchayat and habitation. After that, click on the "Go" button. The required information will be on your computer screen.

NTR Bharosa Pension Search With Grievance ID

To search the pension status with the grievance ID, follow the steps given below:-

STEP 1 - Visit the official website of NTR Bharosa Pension at sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP/.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click at the "Search" button in the main menu. In the newly opened window, hit at the "Grievance ID" to open the search with grievance ID page as shown below:-

STEP 3 - Here you have to enter your grievance ID or ration card number and then select "District" name. After that, click on "Go" tab. By following this procedure you can perform the NTR Bharosa Pension search with Grievance ID.

NTR Bharosa Pension Beneficiary List / Report

Through the implementation of NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, the government provides incentives to the economically backward or socially backward people of the state. In addition to this, a fixed amount of incentives are designated for the backward community in Andhra Pradesh. With the successful implementation of the scheme, many incentives would be provided so that smooth functioning of the life of the economically backward people takes place. Along with incentive, social up-gradation will also take place.

NTR Bharosa Pension Reports - District Wise Analysis

To view the district wise disbursement report of the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, follow the steps given below:-

STEP 1 - First of all, go to the official website of NTR Bharosa Pension at sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP/.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click the "Disbursed this Month" tab in the main menu. Here you will get report, combo graph and line graph wise NTR Bharosa Pension disbursement report page.

STEP 3 - Select the district, area (rural or urban), mandal and month. The required information will be on your computer screen.

NTR Bharosa Pension Login

Here is the direct link to make NTR Bharosa Pension login at the official sspensions.ap.gov.in portal.

Login - sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP/Home/Login

SSP, DMHO, ARTS and NFBS users can make login here.

View Key Contact List of NTR Bharosa Pension

To view the key contact list, go to the official website at sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP/. On the homepage, click on key contacts or directly click sspensions.ap.gov.in/SSP/Home/ContactUs. A new page will appear before you where you can view the list of all the key contacts.

NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme Application Form PDF Download Online

Below is the complete process to download the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme application form through online mode:-

STEP 1 - Firstly visit the official website of YSR Navasakam at navasakam.apcfss.in.

STEP 2 - At the homepage, click at the "Downloads" options present in the main menu and then click at "YSR Pension Kanuka" link as shown below:-

STEP 3 - As soon as you click on the download option, the NTR Bharosa Pension application forms would be downloaded on your device. Here are the direct links to download the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme application forms in PDF format:-

• Old Age Pension Application Form
• Widow Pension Application Registration Form
• Disabled Pension Apply Online Form
• Cobbler Pension Online Application Form
• Dappu Pension Online Application Form
• Fishermen Pension Apply Online Form
• Single Women Pension Apply Online Form
• Toddy Tappers Pension Online Registration Form
• Weavers Pension Application Form

STEP 4 - Now you need to take the print out of the form. After that, fill this form by entering all the required information and attach all the required documents.

Now you have to submit this form to the concerned department to get approval and start getting pension benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for NTR Bharosa Pension

To be eligible for the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme, the applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria given below:-

• First, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh state.
• The applicant must belong to the below poverty line category and hold a white ration card.
• Rural family income should be up to Rs. 10,000 per month and urban family income up to Rs. 12,000 per month.
• He / She must fulfill the age criteria as specified below and must not be getting any other government pension.

Age Criteria for NTR Bharosa Pension

The applicants must follow the following age criteria mentioned below:-

Old Age Pension	60 years of age or above
Weavers Pension	50 years of age or above
Widow Pension	She must be a Widow, 18 years and above
Disabled Pension	Minimum 40% disability, No age limit
Toddy Tappers Pension	50 years and above
Transgender Pension	18 years of age or above
Fisherman Pension	50 years of age or above
Single Women Pension	Married women separated for more than 1 year. Unmarried women of rural areas - 30 years, urban areas - 35 years
Traditional Cobblers Pension	40 years of age
Dappu Artists Pension	50 years of age

Selection Process of NTR Bharosa Pension Beneficiary

To select the beneficiary and distribute the pensions, the following steps will be taken into consideration by the concerned authorities of the scheme:-

STEP 1 - First, all applicants will apply for the scheme through the government office or the gram panchayat office. After this, the application forms will be forwarded to the gram sabha for approval and scrutiny.

STEP 2 - After the gram sabha approval and verification, the forms will be forwarded to the concerned MPO authorities. Verification will be done at the MPO office or the municipal office.

STEP 3 - After successful verification, the pension amount will be again provided to the Gram Panchayat or the Government Office. From the Government or the Gram panchayat office, the amount will be distributed to the beneficiaries.

Pension Amount in NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government is committed to the welfare and development of all segments of the society. As part of the Navarathnalu, enhancement of pension amount and reduction in the age criteria for old age pension is a major welfare measure to help the poor and at risk sections of the society. The pension amounts were increased from July 2024 under G.O.Ms.No. 43 dated 13 June 2024. People can now check the enhanced pension amount in the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme:-

• Old Age Persons, Widow, Toddy Tappers, Weavers, Single Women, Fishermen, ART (PLHIV) Persons, Traditional Cobblers, Transgender and Dappu Artists - Rs. 4,000/- per month
• Disabled Persons and Multi-Deformity Leprosy Persons - Rs. 6,000/- per month
• Fully Disabled Persons - Rs. 10,000/- per month
• Bedridden Persons - Rs. 15,000/- per month
• People affected with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKDU) undergoing dialysis or transplant in government or network hospitals - Rs. 10,000/- per month
• Spouse Category - Rs. 4,000/- per month

The enhanced scale of pension has come into effect from July 2024 onward.

NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme Features & Benefits

The important features and highlights of the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme are as follows:-

• Pension is paid directly to the bank account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Pension amounts are generally credited between the 1st and 4th of every month.
• The scheme covers over 60 lakh beneficiaries across all districts of Andhra Pradesh.
• The budget allocation for the scheme is around Rs. 32,143 crore for the financial year 2025-26.

NTR Bharosa Pension Helpline Number

Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, 2nd floor, Dr. N.T.R. Administrative Block, Pandit Nehru RTC Bus Complex, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 520001

Telephone No: 0866 - 2410017

Email Id: ysrpensionkanuka@gmail.com