Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Minister Distributes Pensions, Highlights Welfare Schemes
A government minister, Janardhan Reddy, visited a village in Andhra Pradesh to give out pensions to people who need them.
He personally went to some homes to hand over the money.
The minister said that the current government is doing a lot to help people, like giving more money for pensions than before.
He mentioned that many people get pensions every month and that the government also has other programs to help families and farmers.
He criticized the previous government for not keeping its promises.
The minister also talked about how the government is improving villages with new roads and drains.
He said the government is working well with its partners to fulfill its promises and plans to give house sites to poor people soon.
Minister BC Janardhan Reddy participated in the NTR Bharosa Social Pension Distribution program in Kovelakuntla.
He personally delivered pensions to beneficiaries at their homes and inquired about their well-being.
Reddy stated that Andhra Pradesh is a role model for welfare programs under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
He highlighted the increase in monthly pensions from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 and mentioned other successful welfare schemes.
The minister criticized the previous YSRCP regime for unfulfilled promises and praised the current coalition government's commitment to development and welfare.
- Who
- State Minister for Roads & Buildings, Investments and Infrastructure BC Janardhan Reddy
- What
- Participated in a social pension distribution program, handed over pensions to beneficiaries at their homes, and highlighted the state government's welfare initiatives.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Santapeta in Kowvelakuntla, Banaganapalle constituency, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To disburse pensions and apprise the public of the government's welfare achievements and future plans.
Viewpoint of Minister Janardhan Reddy (Coalition Government)
Criticism of Previous YSRCP Regime
Pension and Welfare Programs
Viewpoint of Minister Janardhan Reddy (Coalition Government)
The current government has increased pensions to Rs 4,000 and is successfully implementing numerous welfare schemes, making Andhra Pradesh a model state.
Criticism of Previous YSRCP Regime
The previous YSRCP leaders deceived the poor with unfulfilled promises of increasing pensions from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 and are now making baseless criticisms.
Government Performance and Promises
Viewpoint of Minister Janardhan Reddy (Coalition Government)
The coalition government is dedicated to citizen welfare and development, has fulfilled 90% of its promises, and is improving villages through infrastructure development.
Criticism of Previous YSRCP Regime
The YSRCP, having lost public trust, has no right to criticize the people-oriented coalition government.
- Pension Program
- NTR Bharosa Social Pension Distribution
- Location
- Santapeta, Kowvelakuntla, Banaganapalle constituency, Andhra Pradesh
- Beneficiary Count
- Over 64 lakh
- Current Pension Amount
- Rs. 4,000 per month
- Previous Pension Amount
- Rs. 3,000 per month
- Flagship Schemes Mentioned
- Thalliki Vandhanam, Sthree Shakti, Annadata Sukhibhava
