Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Naidu Says Andhra Spent Rs 76,000 Crore On Pensions
Andhra Pradesh gives money each month to help poor and vulnerable people.
This program is called the NTR Bharosa pension scheme.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the government has spent Rs 76,000 crore on these pensions.
He said the money was provided even though the government faced financial difficulties.
Naidu also spoke about low rainfall and drought-like conditions.
He said recent rain arrived at the right time.
He promised to finish 36 irrigation projects in three years.
He also said a large water project could help the Krishna and Godavari delta regions.
Naidu and the YSRCP disagree about reservations for BC communities.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Rs 76,000 crore has been spent on welfare pensions so far.
The NTR Bharosa pension scheme distributes financial assistance to poor and vulnerable beneficiaries on the first day of each month.
Naidu said recent rainfall was timely but warned that the state was facing drought-like conditions linked to inadequate rainfall and El Nino.
He promised to complete 36 irrigation projects within three years and said Polavaram would help prevent water shortages in the Krishna and Godavari deltas.
Naidu accused the former YSRCP government of damaging the state and opposing the restoration of 34 per cent reservations for BC communities.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the TDP-led NDA alliance government.
- What
- The government reported spending Rs 76,000 crore on welfare pensions and announced development and irrigation commitments.
- When
- The announcement was made on October 1, during a monthly pension-disbursement program; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Repalle, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The pensions are intended to provide financial assistance to poor and vulnerable people, while the broader announcements addressed drought, irrigation, tourism and political reservations.
Government Position
YSRCP Position As Described By Naidu
Welfare spending
Government Position
Naidu said the TDP-led NDA government has overcome financial challenges and spent Rs 76,000 crore on welfare pensions.
YSRCP Position As Described By Naidu
The article does not provide a separate YSRCP response to the spending claim.
BC reservations
Government Position
Naidu said his government is providing 34 per cent reservations for BC communities and will stand by their political representation.
YSRCP Position As Described By Naidu
Naidu alleged that the YSRCP reduced the reservation level from 34 per cent to 24 per cent and is challenging the 34 per cent provision in court, arguing that reservations should not exceed 50 per cent.
State governance
Government Position
Naidu accused the former YSRCP government of destroying the state and presented his administration as working to empower households and individuals.
YSRCP Position As Described By Naidu
The article does not include the YSRCP's response to these accusations.
- Reported pension spending
- Rs 76,000 crore so far
- Welfare program
- NTR Bharosa pension scheme
- Disbursement schedule
- The first day of every month
- Irrigation pledge
- Complete 36 projects over the next three years
- Water project mentioned
- Polavaram Project
- Tourism proposal
- Develop Bapatla beach as a major tourist destination
- Reservation dispute
- Naidu said BC reservations would be restored to 34 per cent in local body polls