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Andhra Pradesh Government Reports ₹2,694 Crore Monthly Pension Spending
The Andhra Pradesh government gives monthly pensions to people who need social support.
More than 6.1 million people receive these pensions across the state.
The government spends ₹2,694 crore every month on them.
Nellore district receives part of this support for nearly 288,000 beneficiaries.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy handed pensions to people in Vangallu village.
He also announced money to build and improve temples in the area.
The minister warned that El Niño could bring less water and drought-like conditions.
He asked families and farmers to save water.
Andhra Pradesh provides monthly NTR Bharosa pensions to 61,92,522 beneficiaries, totaling ₹2,694 crore.
Nellore district has 2,87,970 pension beneficiaries receiving ₹126.14 crore each month.
Atmakur constituency accounts for 36,010 beneficiaries and ₹15.97 crore in monthly pensions.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced temple-development funds, including ₹40 lakh for Vangallu’s Poleramma temple.
The minister warned of possible El Niño-related water scarcity and urged conservation over the next six months.
- Who
- Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, pension beneficiaries, and Andhra Pradesh government officials.
- What
- The minister distributed NTR Bharosa pensions, reported statewide pension spending, announced temple funds, and urged water conservation.
- Where
- Vangallu village in Sangam mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- On Tuesday; the state’s monthly pension distribution is held on the first day of every month.
- Why
- To provide social-security support, develop temples, and prepare citizens and farmers for possible water scarcity and drought-like conditions.
Key facts
- Statewide beneficiaries
- 61,92,522 people
- Statewide monthly pension spending
- ₹2,694 crore
- Nellore beneficiaries
- 2,87,970 people
- Nellore monthly allocation
- ₹126.14 crore
- Atmakur beneficiaries
- 36,010 people
- Vangallu temple grant
- ₹40 lakh through the Srivani Trust
- Sangam temple funding
- ₹7.42 crore for 51 temples
Sources
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