INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)

INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural) supports destitute weavers of Andhra Pradesh aged 50 years or above by paying a fixed monthly pension. This state government pension scheme for poor weavers has been running since 2006-07 and now forms part of the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme run by the Andhra Pradesh government.

From April 2024, the monthly pension for each eligible weaver is ₹4,000, and this amount continues as of August 2026. Eligible citizens receive the payment on the 1st of every month through the village administration or directly in their bank account.

INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural) - Introduction

INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural) was launched in 2006-07 by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, to help weavers who have no regular income. The scheme focuses on destitute weavers belonging to below poverty line (BPL) families who live in rural parts of the state and are not covered under any other pension scheme.

Eligible citizens are identified through their local Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary keeps the list of eligible weavers and sends the resolution to the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) for approval. After sanction, the pension is paid every month in the village itself.

Key Information

Benefits

Eligible weavers get a monthly pension of ₹4,000, which the Andhra Pradesh government increased from ₹3,000 with effect from April 2024. The amount is paid on the 1st of every month.

The Panchayat Secretary carries out the payment in the presence of the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat members, and village organisation office bearers. Where direct benefit transfer is in place, the money reaches the weaver's bank account directly.

• Monthly pension of ₹4,000 for each eligible weaver.
• Payment on the 1st of every month at a fixed place and time in the village.
• Door delivery arranged for weavers who cannot attend the payment day.

Eligibility

To get INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural), an applicant should meet the conditions given below. The Gram Sabha checks the details first, and the MPDO gives the final approval.

• The applicant should be a weaver by profession.
• The applicant should be 50 years of age or above.
• The applicant should belong to a BPL family holding a white ration card.
• The applicant should live locally in the district in a rural area.
• The applicant should be destitute with little or no means of subsistence.
• The applicant should not be getting any other pension.

For example, if a local weaver named Ramesh is 52 years old and has no other government support, he can request the Gram Sabha to include his name in the register for pension.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready while applying or when the Gram Sabha asks for verification:

• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of age such as birth certificate or school certificate.
• BPL certificate or white ration card as income proof.
• Domicile or residence proof of the district.
• Weaver ID or proof of weaving work.
• Bank account details for direct payment.
• Recent passport size photograph.

Application Process

Application for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural) runs through the local village administration. There is no separate online form; eligible citizens are identified and then sanctioned through the NTR Bharosa pension software.

STEP 1 - Visit your Grama Sachivalayam or attend the next Gram Sabha meeting and tell the Panchayat Secretary that you want to apply for the weavers pension. Collect the application details and keep your documents ready.

STEP 2 - Fill the application form with your personal details and attach the required documents such as Aadhaar, age proof, BPL certificate, and bank details.

STEP 3 - Submit the form to the Panchayat Secretary. The Gram Sabha verifies the details and prepares the list of eligible weavers.

STEP 4 - The Panchayat Secretary sends the resolution to the MPDO, who sanctions the pension. The district rural development agency uploads the sanctioned list in the pension software.

STEP 5 - From the next month, the pension is paid on the 1st of every month at the village payment point, or directly to the bank account where direct benefit transfer is in place.

References

Official Guidelines for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)

AP Handlooms and Textiles - State Government Schemes

The Hindu - Handloom weavers pension increased to ₹4,000

FAQ's

What is the age requirement for a weaver to be eligible?

A weaver should be at least 50 years old to get this pension.

What does destitute mean for this pension?

A destitute weaver is a person with little or no means of subsistence and no other source of income support.

How does a weaver apply for this pension?

Application is done through the local Gram Sabha or Grama Sachivalayam. The Panchayat Secretary verifies the details and the MPDO gives the final sanction.

How much pension is paid?

Eligible weavers get ₹4,000 per month, which has been in force since April 2024.

When is the pension amount paid?

The Panchayat Secretary pays the amount on the 1st of every month in the presence of local village officials.

What happens if a pensioner passes away?

The Gram Panchayat identifies the next most deserving person from the waiting list, and the MPDO issues new sanction orders within 10 days.

What is the role of the MPDO?

The MPDO approves pensions and looks after the proper implementation of the scheme in the area.

What if a weaver cannot attend the payment day?

If a pensioner cannot attend, the Panchayat Secretary and village organisation members arrange door delivery of the pension.

Is the pension paid to bank accounts?

Where direct benefit transfer is in place, the pension goes directly to the bank account of the eligible weaver.