Archive · 1 Jan 2026
AP Distributes NTR Bharosa Pensions Early
The Andhra Pradesh government gave out special money called NTR Bharosa pensions to people who need help a day earlier than usual.
This is because New Year's Day is a holiday, and they wanted to make sure everyone gets their money on time and to spread some holiday cheer.
A lot of money, ₹2,743 crore, is being given to over 63 lakh people.
The government workers will bring the money to the homes of the people who need it.
The Chief Minister, who usually gives out the first pension every month, is on a trip and will be back soon.
The government has spent over ₹50,000 crore on pensions since it started.
In Vijayawada, officials like the Collector and the Municipal Commissioner made sure the money was given out correctly and checked with the people to make sure everything was going smoothly.
Andhra Pradesh government distributed NTR Bharosa pensions a day early on December 31st as a New Year gesture.
₹2,743 crore allocated for 63.12 lakh beneficiaries across the state.
Pensions delivered directly to beneficiaries' homes by secretariat staff.
Early distribution due to New Year holiday on January 1st to convey greetings and bring cheer.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is abroad and will return on January 4th.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and beneficiaries
- What
- Early distribution of NTR Bharosa social pensions
- When
- December 31st, 2023 (a day early)
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including Vijayawada
- Why
- To provide timely support ahead of the New Year holiday and convey greetings
Government
Beneficiaries
Purpose of Early Distribution
Government
To convey New Year greetings and bring cheer to beneficiaries
Beneficiaries
To receive timely financial support ahead of the holiday
- Total Amount Disbursed
- ₹2,743 crore
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 63.12 lakh
- Distribution Date
- December 31st, 2023
- Programme Name
- NTR Bharosa social pension
- Chief Minister's Return Date
- January 4th, 2024
- Total Pension Expenditure Since Formation
- Over ₹50,000 crore
- Pensions Distributed in NTR District
- 2,28,592
- Expenditure in NTR District
- ₹98.95 crore
- Pensions in Vijayawada Circle-1
- 18,476
- Pensions in Vijayawada Circle-2
- 23,396
- Pensions in Vijayawada Circle-3
- 18,268
Sources
AP govt. distributes NTR Bharosa Social Pensions one day early
Old age pensions paid a day early as New Year gesture: Andhra CM
Old Age Pensions Paid A Day Early As New Year Gesture: Andhra CM
AP CM Extends New Year Greetings To Beneficiaries of NTR Bharosa Pensions
NTR Bharosa pensions released early
Jt Collector distributes NTR Bharosa pensions door-to-door
Collector oversees pension distribution
