YSR Pension Kanuka

The Andhra Pradesh government introduced YSR Pension Kanuka, a welfare program where the pension amount was raised from ₹2,000 to ₹2,250 and the previous age requirement of 65 years was changed to 60 years.

The YSR Pension Kanuka was introduced by the Andhra Pradesh government as a social welfare program to lessen the suffering of the underprivileged and weaker segments of society.

Its goal is to provide a decent existence for the impoverished and marginalized groups, particularly widows, the elderly, and those with disabilities.

Scheme Name	YSR Pension Kanuka
Launched By	By the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State
Beneficiaries	Economically Backward People of the State
Objective	To Provide Pension
Benefits	Pension facility for the backward class
Official Website	https://sspensions.ap.gov.in/

Through this pension plan, the socioeconomically disadvantaged residents of the State of Andhra Pradesh get incentives.

In the state of Andhra Pradesh, the backward community receives a certain amount of pension. For the socioeconomically disadvantaged to live a comfortable life, the State pays a pension.

YSR Adarsham Scheme

How to Apply for YSR Pension Kanuka?

The following is the procedure to apply for YSR Pension Kanuka:

Go to the YSR Navasakam Portal’s official website https://sspensions.ap.gov.in/ and click on the “Download” option at the top of the homepage.
After selecting this option, five options are displayed below, with “YSR Pension Kanuka” being the last one.
Click on the “Download” button under “YSR Pension Kanuka” to download the YSR Pension Kanuka form to your computer.
Fill it out and attach the necessary documents, then submit the completed form to the applicable department or authority.

Types of Pension Covered under YSR Pension Kanuka

The following pension kinds are covered by the YSR Pension Kanuka:

Old age pension.
Widow pension.
Weavers pension.
Transgender pension.
Disabled pension.
Toddy Tappers pension.
Fisherman pension.
ART (Anti Retroviral Therapy) pension.
Single women pension.
Traditional cobblers pension.
Chronic Kidney Disease Of Unknown etiology (CKDU) Pension.
Dappu artists pension.

Eligibility Criteria For YSR Pension Kanuka

The following are the requirements for qualifying under YSR Pension Kanuka:

The applicant, who has a white ration card, comes from a BPL household.
There should be no other pension plan that covers the applicant.
The candidate ought to live in the district locally.
Depending on the kind of pension, applicants must meet varying age requirements to qualify.

The following are the various age requirements for the various pension types:

Old Age Pension – 60 Years or above with no means of Subsistence.
Weavers Pension – 50 Years or above and Destitute.
Widow pension – 18 years or above.
Toddy toppers pension – 50 years or above.
Transgender pension – 18 years or above.
Fisherman pension – 50 years or above.
Traditional Cobblers Pension – 40 Years or Above.
Dappu Artists Pension – 50 Years or Above.

Single women pension –

35 years or above for a married woman who is separated or deserted for more than one year.
30 years or above for unmarried women in rural areas and 35 years or above in urban areas with no support from family.
CKDU Pension – No Age limit but applicants must be Undergoing CKDU.
ART Pension – No Age limit but applicant must be undergoing six months of continuous Treatment on ART.
Disabled pension – No age limit but applicant must have a minimum of 40% disability.