Question: Tell me about the YSR Pension Kanuka scheme.

Answer: of this scheme is to ameliorate the hardships of the poor and vulnerable sections of

**Eligibility:** :Old Age (ST): 50 years and above.Old Age (other than ST): 60 years and above.Widow: 18 Years and aboveDisabled (40%
and above): No age limit.Weavers: 50 years and above.Toddy Tappers: 50 years and above. (Members of Toddy Co-operative Societies
(TCS) or to an individual tapper under the Tree For Tappers (TFT) Scheme)ART pensions (PLHIV): 6 months continuous treatment in
ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) Centre. Dialysis Pension (CKDU): No age limit. Every month Dialysis treatment taken at Government /
Private Hospitals. Transgender: 18 Years and above.Fishermen: 50 Years and above.Single Women (Rural): 30 years and above.Single
Women (Urban): 35 years and above.Dappu Artists: 50 years and above.Traditional Cobblers: 40 years and above.For persons with
diseases of Thalassemia Major, Sickle Cell disease, Severe Haemophilia (<2% of factor 8 or 9) Bilateral Elephantiasis-Grade 4: No age
limit. For persons with diseases of Paralysis confining the person to a wheelchair or bed and Severe muscular dystrophy cases and
accident victims confined to wheelchairs or beds: No age limit.Chronic Kidney Disease patients (Stage3,4 &5) who are not on dialysis
and are having the conditions given below: No age limit. a) Serum creatinine of >5mg Consistently on two separate occasions with at
least 3 months gap (in Government lab). b) Small contacted kidney on sonographic evaluation (less than 8cm) c) Estimated GFR <15 ml.
ï»¿Reservation / Preference / Priority:SC households. Practicing Artisans (Weavers, Toddy Tappers, Barbers, Washer men, Potters,
Blacksmith, Carpenter, Cobbler, Animal herders, Village Artists, etc) and other Back Ward Classes. Daily laborers (Daily wage
laborers, Agricultural Labourers, Migrated laborers). Nomadic Tribes have no permanent residence. Households with destitute / orphans.
Households with Disabled. Other poor Households.Application ProcessOfflineStep 1: The Village/Ward Volunteers will identify the
persons eligible for social security pension under YSR Pension Kanuka.Step 2: The Village/Ward Volunteers will take up physical
verification (Social Audit) with respect to eligibility conditions prescribed for each category of live pension. Step 3: The Village/Ward
Volunteers will make relevant recommendations, and forward them to Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) / Municipal
Commissioner (MC). Step 4: The MPDO/MC reviews the application and makes the relevant recommendations and forwards the
application to the Extension Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development).Step 5: The E.O.(PR&RD) verifies the application and makes
the relevant recommendations. Step 6: Based on recommendations made by the E.O.(PR&RD) and the applicantâ€™s eligibility as
mentioned in the Scheme Eligibility Calculator, the Social Audit lists namely the Provisional eligible list and Reverification list (with
reasons for ineligibility) are published in all secretariats. Step 7: The citizens in the Reverification list can raise a grievance if they think
that the reason mentioned for ineligibility is incorrect. Step 8: The final list of Eligible and Ineligible Beneficiaries is published in all
secretariats. Step 9: The citizens mentioned in the Final Ineligible list can raise a grievance in Citizen Schemes Portal if he/she thinks that
the reason for rejection is incorrect. Step 10: The scheme benefit is disbursed to all eligible beneficiaries through Aadhaar Enabled
Payment System (AEPS). The acknowledgment of receipt of the payment by the beneficiary is done by the Volunteers / WEAs / WWDS
using eKYC (Biometric Authentication).Documents RequiredAadhar Card (Aadhar details will be matched with ration card data)Death
Certificates of Husband (in case of Widow Pension)Certificate of Disability (SADAREM) (in case of Disabled Pension)Toddy Tapper
Certificate (from the Excise Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh)Weavers Certificate (Occupation Certificate from the Handloom
Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh)Caste Certificate (if applicable)Children Certificates (Study Certificate) Proof of Age / Date of
BirthMarriage CertificateMedical Board CertificateProof of Treatment in ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) Centre (in case of ART
Pension)Gender Identity Certificate (issued by the competent medical authority) (in case of Transgender applicant)Certificate from the
Department of Fisheries (in case of Fisherman applicant)ï»¿Other Documents (NOT to be submitted by the applicant):Proof reg. Dappu
Artists will be furnished by the Social welfare Department (as per G.O.Rt. No 199, Social welfare Dept., dated 30.06.18). Proof reg.
Traditional Cobblers will be furnished by the Social welfare Department (as per G.O.Ms.No.19, Social welfare Dept., dated
12.11.18).Proof reg. persons with diseases of Thalassemia Major, Sickle Cell disease, Severe Haemophilia (<2% of factor 8 or 9)
Bilateral Elephantiasis-Grade 4, beneficiariesâ€™ data will be shared by the HM&FW Department with the CEO, SERP, A.P. Proof reg.
persons with diseases of Paralysis confining the person to a wheelchair or bed and Severe muscular dystrophy cases and accident victims
confined to a wheelchair or bed, the beneficiary's data will be shared with the CEO, SERP, A.P from the SADAREM database and to be
verified at the filed level by the Medical Officer.Proof reg. Chronic Kidney Disease patients (Stage3,4 &5) who are not on dialysis, the
beneficiary's data will be shared by the HM&FW Department with the CEO, SERP, A.P.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich Department
Manages The "YSR Pension Kanuka" Scheme?The "YSR Pension Kanuka" scheme is managed by the Panchayat Raj & Rural
Development Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?The objective of this scheme is to
ameliorate the hardships of the poor and vulnerable sections of society particularly the old and infirm, widows, and persons with
disability to secure a dignified life.What Were The Amendments Made To The Scheme In The Year 2019?In 2019, the department
enhanced the pension amount of Old Age Pension (OAP), Widow, Weavers, Toddy Tappers, Fishermen, Single Women, Traditional
Cobblers, and PLHIV (ART Pensions ) categories to â‚¹ 2,250/-, Disabled Pensions to â‚¹ 3,000/-, CKDU/Dialysis Pensions to â‚¹
10,000/-, and also reduced the age for Old Age Pensioners (OAP) from 65 to 60 years. Why Were The Eligibility Criteria Revised In
2019?The Eligibility Criteria have been revised so that the benefit of pension shall be reached all sections of the needy people.How
Much Shall Be The Monthly Pension For Traditional Cobblers?The Monthly Pension for Traditional Cobblers shall be â‚¹ 2,250/-.How
Much Shall The Monthly Pension Be For PwDs?The Monthly Pension for Persons with Disabilities shall be â‚¹ 3,000/-.How Much Shall
The Monthly Pension Be For Persons On CKDU/Dialysis?The Monthly Pension for Persons on CKDU/Dialysis shall be â‚¹ 10,000/-
.Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?The Scheme Guidelines can be found at -
https://gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.in/GSWS/AdsandGos/assets/go/2019PR-MS174.PDFHow Much Shall The Monthly Pension Be
For Toddy Tappers?The Monthly Pension for Toddy Tappers shall be â‚¹ 2,250/-.How Do The Income Criteria Vary With Residence
Type?Total family income should be less than â‚¹ 10,000/- per month in Rural areas and â‚¹ 12,000/- per month in Urban Areas.What Is
The Criteria Related To Land Holding By The Applicant?The total land holding of the family should be less than 3.00 acres of wet (or)
10.00 acres of dry (or) 10.00 acres of both wet and dry land together. Can I Apply To This Scheme If One Of My Family Members Is A
Government Employee?No, you won't be eligible to apply in that case.How Much Should Be The Maximum Electricity Consumption
By The Family Dwelling Unit Of The Applicant, In Order To Be Eligible For This Scheme?The monthly electricity consumption of a
family dwelling unit (own/rent) should be less than 300 units.Can I Apply To This Scheme If One Of My Family Members Is An
Income Tax Payee?No, you won't be eligible to apply in that case.What Are The Age Criteria For Toddy Tappers?The age criteria for
Toddy Tappers is 50 years and above.What Are The Age Criteria For Transgender?The age criteria for Transgender is 18 years and
above.What Are The Age Criteria For Dappu Artists?The age criteria for Dappu Artists is 50 years and above.What Are The Age
Criteria For A Person Suffering From Thalassemia Major? There are no age criteria for a person suffering from Thalassemia Major.Is
There Any Prioritization While Selecting A Beneficiary?Yes, the prioritization is as follows: â€¢ Practicing Artisans (Weavers, Toddy
Tappers, Barbers, Washer men, â€¢ Potters, Blacksmith, Carpenter, Cobbler, Animal herders, Village Artists, etc) and other Back Ward
Classes. â€¢ Daily laborers (Daily wage laborers, Agricultural Labourers, Migrated laborers). â€¢ Nomadic Tribes have no permanent
residence. â€¢ Households with destitute / orphans. â€¢ Households with Disabled. â€¢ Other poor Households.What Additional
Documents Are Required To Be Produced In The Case Of A Transgender Applicant?Gender Identity Certificate (issued by the
competent medical authority).What Additional Documents Are Required To Be Produced In The Case Of A Toddy Tapper?Toddy
Tapper Certificate (from the Excise Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh).Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOkWas this helpful?News
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Questions"YSR Pension Kanuka" is a Social Security Scheme by the Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department, Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh. The objective of this scheme is to ameliorate the hardships of the poor and vulnerable sections of society particularly the old
and infirm, widows, and persons with disability to secure a dignified life. In 2019, the department enhanced the pension amount of Old
Age Pension (OAP), Widow, Weavers, Toddy Tappers, Fishermen, Single Women, Traditional Cobblers, and PLHIV (ART Pensions )
categories to â‚¹ 2,250/-, Disabled Pensions to â‚¹ 3,000/-, CKDU/Dialysis Pensions to â‚¹ 10,000/-, and also reduced the age for Old Age
Pensioners (OAP) from 65 to 60 years. The Eligibility Criteria have been revised so that the benefit of pension shall be reached all
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