Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Pension Applications Open Until September 16 in Guntur
The government is accepting new applications for pensions in Guntur.
The applications are for eligible poor people, elderly persons, widows and people with disabilities.
People can apply at Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward centres.
Applications will be accepted from September 7 through September 16.
Applicants must bring documents that prove their age or situation.
For example, widows need their husband’s Aadhaar details and death certificate.
People with disabilities need a SADAREM certificate showing at least 40 percent disability.
Officials will check the applications and send them to the government by September 24.
Eligible people will receive their pensions in stages.
Fresh applications under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme are being accepted for eligible beneficiaries.
Applications must be submitted at Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward centres from September 7 to 16.
Applicants must provide certificates or documents proving eligibility for their respective pension categories.
Officials must complete scrutiny, eligibility verification and government forwarding by September 24.
District Collector CM Saikanth Varma directed that approved pensions be sanctioned in phases.
- Who
- Eligible poor people, elderly persons, widows, persons with disabilities and specified occupational or social groups may apply; District Collector CM Saikanth Varma directed officials to process the applications.
- What
- Fresh applications are being accepted under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme.
- When
- Applications are accepted from September 7 to September 16; officials must forward processed applications by September 24.
- Where
- Applications must be submitted at Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward centres in Guntur district.
- Why
- The application drive aims to give more eligible people an opportunity to receive pensions.
- Scheme
- NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme
- Application period
- September 7–16
- Application locations
- Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward centres
- Processing deadline
- Applications are to be scrutinised and forwarded to the government by September 24
- Disability requirement
- A SADAREM certificate showing 40% or more disability
- Old-age pension document
- Aadhaar card for age verification
- Widow pension documents
- The husband’s Aadhaar details and death certificate