Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Markapur Distributes Pensions to Families Displaced by Veligonda Project
Some families had to move because of the Veligonda Project.
The project is intended to provide drinking and irrigation water to many people.
District Collector M Vijaya Suneetha gave pension payments to these families.
The payments were made at special camps in three locations.
The camps were arranged to make collecting pensions easier.
From next month, the pensions are expected to be distributed at more convenient places.
The Collector also said land documents will soon be given to eligible displaced families.
A welfare package will provide ration kits, house-warming kits, and fodder support.
District Collector M Vijaya Suneetha distributed NTR Bharosa pensions at special camps in Markapur mandal.
The camps served beneficiaries from Gundamcherla, Sunkesula, and Gottipaddiya villages.
The Collector said pensions will be distributed at more accessible locations from next month.
Land pattas will soon be issued to 3,961 eligible displaced families and another 3,300 under the OTS scheme.
A Rs 4.25 crore welfare package includes ration kits, house-warming kits, and fodder support.
- Who
- District Collector M Vijaya Suneetha and displaced beneficiaries from Gundamcherla, Sunkesula, and Gottipaddiya villages.
- What
- NTR Bharosa pensions were distributed, and officials announced plans for land pattas and additional welfare support.
- When
- The special camps were held on Tuesday; more accessible pension locations are planned from next month.
- Where
- The camps were held at Devarajugattu Government School, Puchchakayalapalli Swarna Grama office, and Kolabheemunipadu Swarna Grama office in Markapur mandal.
- Why
- The camps were organised to help displaced families collect pensions more easily and support people affected by the Veligonda Project.
- Pension scheme
- NTR Bharosa
- Villages served
- Gundamcherla, Sunkesula, and Gottipaddiya
- Land pattas planned
- 3,961 eligible displaced families
- Additional OTS beneficiaries
- 3,300 families
- Welfare package
- Rs 4.25 crore
- Ration support
- Monthly ration kits for 10,000 families
- Other support
- House-warming kits for 6,000 women and fodder assistance