Sarkari Yojana
INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)
About INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)
Destitute weavers aged 50 years or above get a monthly pension under “INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)”, which the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, launched in 2006-07. Applicants need a BPL family background, residence in the district, and no enrolment in any other Pension Scheme. Gram Sabhas identify qualifying weavers, and the Panchayat Secretary releases the pension to them on the first date of every month.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Weavers must belong to a family listed as…
Weavers must belong to a family listed as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
The weaver has to be a local resident…
The weaver has to be a local resident of the district.
Only those living in rural areas are covered
Only those living in rural areas are covered.
Beneficiaries of any other Pension Scheme are not…
Beneficiaries of any other Pension Scheme are not eligible.
Weaving must be the applicant's occupation
Weaving must be the applicant's occupation.
The applicant should be aged 50 years or…
The applicant should be aged 50 years or more.
The applicant must be destitute
The applicant must be destitute. * Eligible weavers are chosen by Gram Sabhas, and the Panchayat Secretary shares their register with the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO).
Benefits Provided
INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Pension Amount:
The rate will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Mode of Disbursement: The Panchayat Secretary pays pensioners in the presence of the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Members and Village Organization Office Bearers. Time of Disbursement: Each month's pension is paid on its first date.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof showing age
Proof showing age
Certificate of domicile
Certificate of domicile
BPL certificate
BPL certificate
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Gram Panchayats identify eligible weavers at Gram Sabha meetings. The Panchayat Secretary keeps the register of eligible persons and sends the Gram Sabha resolution recommending them to the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.