Government Schemes in Andhra Pradesh

Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expense

The "Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses" aims to provide financial assistance for funeral expenses of a deceased Brahmin in their family, where the family has no other means to meet the same. This scheme covers Andhra Pradesh all 13 districts, to meet the funeral expenses of the deceased Brahmi.

15 Days Skill Up-gradation Training

The "15 Days Skill Up-gradation Training" scheme aims to provide skill training, safety, and hygiene education for building and other construction workers registered with the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

40% Subsidy On Hank Yarn, Dyes & Chemicals Scheme

The "40% subsidy on Hank Yarn, Dyes & Chemicals Scheme" is a Subsidy Scheme by the Dept. of Handlooms & Textiles, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The assistance will be in the form of Grant from the State Govt. The subsidy will be available only on purchases / procurements from NHDC & APCO.

Bharati Scheme for Education - 1st Class to 5th Class

"The Bharati Scheme for Education - 1st Class to 5th Class" encourages Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Under this scheme, financial assistance for the academic year will be granted to eligible poor Brahmin student applicants.

Bharati Scheme for Education - 6th Class to 10th Class

"The Bharati Scheme for Education - 6th Class to 10th Class" encourages Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Under this scheme, financial assistance for the academic year will be granted to eligible poor Brahmin student applicants.

Bharati Scheme for Education - Graduation

The "Bharati Scheme for Education - Graduation (Any regular course of 3 years duration after 10+2 will be considered under this category. i.e., B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., etc., including B.Ed.)" provides financial assistance to encourage Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education.

Bharati Scheme for Education - Intermediate or Equivalent

The scheme aims to encourage Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible poor Brahmin students.

Bharati Scheme for Education - Post-Graduation

The "Bharati Scheme for Education - Post-Graduation (Any course of 2 Years or more duration, after Graduation (10+2+3) will be considered under this category, i.e., M.Sc, M.Com, M.A., M.Tech, M.D., M.Pharm, MBA, etc.)" encourages Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education.

Bharati Scheme for Education - Professional Education Course

The "Bharati Scheme for Education - Professional Education Course" encourages Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Under this scheme, financial assistance for the academic year will be granted to eligible poor Brahmin student applicants.

Bharati Scheme for Education Professional Education Course - Chartered Accountancy Final

The "Bharati Scheme for Education Professional Education Course - Chartered Accountancy Final" encourages Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Under this scheme, financial assistance for the academic year will be granted to eligible poor Brahmin students.

Bharati Scheme for Education Professional Education Course - Chartered Accountancy Intern

The "Bharati Scheme for Education Professional Education Course - Chartered Accountancy Intern (IPCC)" encourages Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Under this scheme, financial assistance for the academic year will be granted to eligible poor Brahmin students.

Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas

The "Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas" aims to provide financial assistance to Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh, who secured admission for any master's degree course overseas in reputed institutions for the year or students pursuing part of their course abroad.

Bhargava Matching Scheme

The "Bhargava Matching Scheme" aims to encourage Brahmin Community members who would like to contribute by creating permanent Assets or take up socially relevant activities for the community viz. Andhra Kesari Bhavan (Community Hall), Viswanadha Aarama Kshetram, Old Age Homes, Skill Development, etc

Chanakya Scheme for Swayam Upadhi

The "Chanakya Scheme for Swayam Upadhi” to encourage Brahmin entrepreneurs in Andhra Pradesh. The grant will be given against relevant approved asset acquisition for setting up new business entities or expanding existing/diversifying business entities in different areas.

Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Scheme for Micro Entrepreneurship - Transport Operator

The "Chanakya Swayam Upadhi Scheme for Micro Entrepreneurship - Transport Operator" provides subsidies for the purchase of Four-wheelers to unemployed youth for their livelihood. This scheme is applicable for economically weak Brahmins of Andhra Pradesh, who want to settle as transport operators.

Health & Wellness Details

Employee Health Scheme

The Employee Health Scheme (EHS) is a government-run health scheme in Andhra Pradesh, providing cashless treatment at network hospitals for government employees, pensioners, and their families under the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Healthcare Trust.

Farmer Suicide Ex-Gratia

"Farmer Suicide Ex-Gratia" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Agriculture & Cooperation Dept. of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹ 7,00,000 to the family members of the deceased farmers/tenant farmers, who commit suicide due to agrarian reasons.

Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence

The "Gayathri Scheme for Academic Excellence" scheme aims to provide awards to the topper of the recognized and reputed School/ College/ Institute for his/her academic excellence in SSC/ Intermediate or equivalent/ Graduation/ Professional Education Course for the Academic year.

INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to the individuals 18 years or above in age and having a disability of 40% or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of the district, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to persons with disabilities of 40% or above who are 18 years of age or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Rural)" aims to disburse monthly pensions to old age citizens, both male and female, who are 65 years of age or above and are destitute (with little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon). To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family.

INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to destitute elderly persons aged 65 years or above with little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, and be a resident of Andhra Pradesh.

INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to destitute weavers who are 50 years or above in age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of the district, and not be covered under any other Pension 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.

INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to widows, irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of the district, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to widows irrespective of their age. 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.

Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh

The "Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh" aims to encourage girls to marry the boys living in Andhra Pradesh who are getting their livelihood through Vaidikam, a one-time financial assistance of ₹75,000/- will be granted. In order to encourage Vedic culture as well.

Kashyapa Scheme for Food & Shelter

The "Kashyapa Scheme for Food & Shelter" aims to help poor, orphan children, differently-abled individuals, widows, destitute women separated from their husbands, and elderly Brahmins with financial assistance for meeting their food and shelter expenses. This scheme covers 13 districts of the state.

Marriage Gift Scheme (APBOCWWB)

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers have introduced the "Marriage Gift Scheme" for registered unmarried women workers & the two daughters of registered construction workers. This welfare initiative aims to provide financial assistance on the occasion of their marriage

Maternity Benefit Scheme (APBOCWWB)

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers have introduced the "Maternity Benefit Scheme" to registered construction workers. The scheme aims to support registered women workers, wives of registered male workers, & their daughters during maternity, reducing the financial strain.

Central Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm

The Mission was launched with the aim to enhance the edible oilseeds production and oils availability in the country by harnessing Oil Palm area expansion, increasing CPO production and to reduce import burden on edible oils.

Agriculture,Rural & Environment Details

Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers

Launched on 1st June 2004, the scheme "Payment of Ex-Gratia to the Families of Suicidal Weavers" by the Dept. of Handlooms & Textiles, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, provides ex-gratia of ₹ 1,50,000/- provided to the family / next of kin of the weavers who commit suicide due to weaving-related distress.

Housing & Shelter Details

Pedalandariki Illu

"Pedalandariki Illu" is a Housing Scheme by the Revenue Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. 25 lakh House Site Pattas have been announced for distribution to all the eligible beneficiaries residing in Rural & Urban areas on Saturation MoSaturation Mode irrespective of Caste, Creed, or Religion.

Providing Artificial Limbs and Other Appliances to Disabled BOC Workers

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has launched a scheme to provide artificial limbs & other appliances to registered disabled construction workers. The scheme also covers the replacement of limbs every three years based on the workers' needs.

Providing Scholarships to Children of BOC Workers

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides scholarships to children of registered workers. The scheme covers up to two children per family. Students of 9th to 12th grade (Intermediate), ITI and Graduation level will receive financial assistance.

Sanction of Adult Sticks to Senior Citizens

The "Sanction of Adult Sticks to Senior Citizens" scheme aims to provide walking sticks to senior citizens. This initiative ensures that eligible senior citizens receive the necessary support to enhance their mobility and independence.

Sanction of Enhancement of Marriage Incentive Awards for Marriages Between Persons with Differently Abled and Normal Persons

The scheme "Sanction of Enhancement of Marriage Incentive Awards..." by the Dept. of Social Welfare, WCD Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh aims to promote inter-abled marriages. It provides ₹1,50,000/- to eligible differently abled persons as a one-time incentive.

Sanction of Laptops - Andhra Pradesh

The "Sanction of Laptops" scheme aims to distribute laptops to visually challenged, hearing impairments, speech impairments, and orthopedic challenges students pursuing professional courses. The A.P. Differently Abled & Senior Citizens Assistance Corporation proposes to procure 200 laptops.

Sanction of Motorized Three Wheeler to Orthopedically Challenged

The "Sanction of Motorized Three Wheeler to Orthopedically Challenged" scheme aims to provide motorized three wheelers to orthopedically challenged persons. This initiative ensures that eligible individuals receive support to enhance their mobility and independence.

Sanctioning of Daisy Players to Visually Challenged

The "Sanctioning of Daisy Players to Visually Challenged" scheme aims to distribute daisy players to visually challenged students pursuing 9th Class to Degree as per the Action Plan 2017-18.

Sanctioning of M.C.R. Chappals to Senior Citizens

The "Sanctioning of M.C.R. Chappals to Senior Citizens" scheme aims to provide M.C.R. (Micro Cellular Rubber) chappals to senior citizens. This initiative ensures that eligible senior citizens receive the necessary support to improve their comfort and mobility.

Sanctioning of Touch Phone to Hearing Challenged – Speech Impaired

The "Sanctioning of Touch Phone to Hearing Challenged – Speech Impaired" aims to provide touch phones to hearing and speech-impaired individuals who know sign language as per the Action Plan 2017-18. The Assistant Directors, Department for the Welfare of Different, distribute the touch phones.

Sanctioning of Tricycles of Orthopedically Challenged

The "Sanctioning of Tricycles of Orthopedically Challenged" scheme aims to provide tricycles to orthopedically challenged individuals to enhance their mobility and independence. This initiative ensures that eligible individuals receive the necessary support to lead active and self-reliant lives.

Sanctioning Spectacles to Senior Citizens

The "Sanctioning Spectacles to Senior Citizens" scheme aims to provide spectacles to senior citizens. This initiative ensures that eligible senior citizens receive the necessary support to improve their vision and enhance their quality of life.

Scheme for Relief to the Un-registered Workers

The Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board launched a welfare scheme "Scheme for Relief for the Un-registered Workers" to provide the financial assistance to the dependents of unregistered workers who die in accidents at construction sites.

Scheme for the Funeral Expenses

The "Scheme for the Funeral Expenses" by the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides financial support to the family of a registered building and construction worker in the event of their death, whether due to natural causes or an accident.

Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families

"Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families" by the Dept. of Handlooms & Textiles, Andhra Pradesh aims to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families. A relief assistance of ₹4,000 per weaver family is provided to compensate for wage loss during the rainy season.

Scheme For Waiver Of Loans To Handloom And Powerloom Sector

"Scheme for Waiver of Loans to Handloom and Powerloom Sector" redeems the debt accrued by the farmers, Self-Help Groups, Weavers, etc., to the Scheduled Commercial Banks/Cooperative Banks, Urban Cooperative Banks, and RRBs, through their Branches/Institutions in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Scheme to Provide Relief in Case of Death or Disability of Registered Building Workers

The "Scheme to Provide Relief in Case of Death or Disability of Registered Building Workers" is a Welfare Scheme by the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers LET&F (Labour) Dept. The scheme provides financial assistance to help mitigate the financial burden on the worker's family.

Temporary Disability (Hospitalization) Relief Scheme

The "Temporary Disability (Hospitalization) Relief Scheme" welfare scheme by the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board offers financial assistance to registered construction workers who face temporary disability due to accidents or diseases.

Veda Vyasa Scheme for Vedic Education

Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation launched the “Veda Vyasa Scheme for Vedic Education” for the year 2019-20, to encourage Vedic Education in Andhra Pradesh. Under this scheme, selected applicants will be granted Annual Financial Assistance.

Vocational Training to the Dependents

The "Vocational Training to the Dependents" provides a residential skill training program for 15,000 dependents of registered construction workers. The program focuses on enhancing the employability of dependents through training in various trades.

Central Schemes Available in Andhra Pradesh

AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME

Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.

Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme

The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.

Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana

The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.

"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme

The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.

Science, IT & Communications Details

Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship

Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.

Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)

Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions

Advance Authorisation(AA)

Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).

Advanced Vocational Training Scheme

The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.