Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Minister Says Rs 76,000 Crore Spent On Pensions
Andhra Pradesh gives money every month to people who qualify for government pensions.
Minister Ponguru Narayana said the government has spent Rs 76,000 crore on these payments so far.
He said Rs 2,692 crore was released for the latest distribution.
More than 61 lakh people are receiving pensions.
The payments are made on the first day of each month.
Narayana said the pension was increased to Rs 4,000 under the current coalition government.
He also compared Andhra Pradesh’s pension with lower amounts in several other states.
Government officials distributed pensions in Nellore on Thursday.
Minister Ponguru Narayana said the coalition government has spent Rs 76,000 crore on NTR Bharosa pensions to date.
The government released Rs 2,692 crore for monthly pensions to 61,80,448 beneficiaries across Andhra Pradesh.
Narayana said pensions are distributed on the first day of every month.
He said the coalition government increased the pension amount to Rs 4,000, including three months of enhanced dues.
Narayana said Andhra Pradesh’s pension amount exceeds those offered in several other states.
- Who
- Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana and the Andhra Pradesh government.
- What
- Distribution of NTR Bharosa pensions and claims about government spending and pension increases.
- When
- Pensions are distributed on the first of every month; Narayana made the remarks on Thursday.
- Where
- Porlukatta area in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide financial support to eligible beneficiaries and fulfill the government’s pension commitment.
- Total spending to date
- Rs 76,000 crore, according to Minister Ponguru Narayana
- Latest release
- Rs 2,692 crore
- Beneficiaries
- 61,80,448 people across Andhra Pradesh
- Pension amount
- Rs 4,000, including enhanced dues for three months
- Distribution schedule
- The first day of every month
- Previous government amount
- Rs 3,000 in its final year, according to Narayana
- Location of distribution
- Porlukatta area, Nellore