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State Government Scheme

INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to destitute weavers aged 50 years or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, and be a resident of Andhra Pradesh. The eligible individuals will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas.

Artisans, Spinners & Weavers Urban area Below Poverty Line
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Andhra Pradesh
Category
Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban) Scheme

Launched in 2006-07, the scheme "INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)" by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to destitute weavers aged 50 years or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme. The eligible individuals will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals on the first date of every month.

Benefits

Pension Amount: The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of DWCUA.

Time of Disbursement: The pension is disbursed on the first date of every month.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
  • The applicant should be from an urban area.
  • The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
  • The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.
  • The applicant should be 65 years of age or above.
  • The applicant should be destitute (with little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon).

_*The eligible citizens will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The register containing the list of eligible citizens will be shared by the Bill Collector with the Municipal Commissioner._

How to Apply for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: Identification of Eligible Persons

The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the eligibility criteria. A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector.

Step 2: Recommendation and Sanction

The Bill Collector sends Ward Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner. The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes eligibility and sanctions pensions based on municipality-wise allocation.

Step 3: Disbursement of Pensions

The Project Director (DRDA) sends pension acquittance list and funds to Municipal Commissioners. The Municipal Commissioner issues cheques to Bill Collectors. The Bill Collector disburses pensions to pensioners in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban) scheme?

Launched in 2006-07, the scheme "INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)" by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to destitute weavers aged 50 years or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family,…

Who is eligible for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)?

The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. The applicant should be from an urban area. The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh. The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme. The applicant should be 65 years of age or above.…

What benefits does INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban) provide?

Pension Amount: The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Mode of Disbursement: The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of DWCUA. Time of Disbursement: The pension is d…

How can I apply for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)?

Step 1: Identification of Eligible Persons The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the eligibility criteria. A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector. Step 2: Recommendation and Sanction The Bill Collector sends Ward Sabha resolution recommending elig…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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