Kanuka" Enhancement of pension amount of Old Age Pension ( OAP ) , Widow, Weavers , Toddy Tappers , Fishermen , Single Women , Traditional Cobblers and PLHIV (ART Pensions ) categories from Rs.2,250/- to Rs.2,500/ - , with effect from the month of Register / 22021 payable as on 1st January, 2022- Orders - Issued .
PANCHAYAT RAJ AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( RD.I ) DEPARTMENT
Dated : 28/12/2021 G.O.Ms.No.92
Read the following : - 1. G.O.Ms.No. 103 , PR & RD ( RD.I ) Department, Dated : 30-05-2019.
2. G.O.Ms.No.174 , PR & RD ( RD.I ) Department , Dated : 13-12-2019 .
3. G.O.Rt.No.54 , Planning ( XIII ) Deptt . , Dt : 12.04.2021 .
4. From the CEO , SERP , Vijayawada , e_file.No.SERP - 17021 /34/ 2021 - PROJ MANG - ADMIN - SERP ( Computer No.1592411 ) , Dt : 15.12.2021 .
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ORDER :
W.No.5 Government isAMARAMATIF IRIDAY, FBIRIDIA 16,220122of all segments of the.738 Society and has been implementing " Navarathnalu " comprising of various welfare and developmental prograRUISES SUPPLEMENOFOVPART part of the Navarathnalu , enhancement of pension amount and reduction in the age criteria for old age pension is a major welfare measure to ameliorate the hardships of the poor and vulnerable sections of the society particularly the old and infirm , widows , and persons with disability to secure a dignified life .
2. Accordingly , the Government, vide GO 1st read above , have issued orders among others enhancing the pension amount of Old Age Pension ( OAP ) , Widow , Weavers , Toddy Tappers , Fishermen , Single Women , Traditional Cobblers and PLHIV (ART Pensions ) categories from Rs.2,000 / - to Rs.2,250 / - and reducing the eligible age criteria for Old Age Pensioners ( OAP ) from 65 to 60 years .
3. Further , Government , in the reference 2nd read above , have issued comprehensive revised guidelines regarding the eligibility criteria for sanction of pensions under the Scheme of " YSR Pension Kanuka in supersession of earlier orders . Further as per the Annual Calendar issued on implementation of Navaratnalu and other related programmes for timely and effective implementation during the year 2021-22 vide reference 3rd read above , the Pension enhancement to Rs.2,500 is scheduled in the month of January , 2022 .
4. In the reference 4th read above, the CEO , SERP has submitted the proposal for enhancement of pension amount from Rs.2,250/- to Rs.2,500/- for Old Age Pension ( OAP ) , Widow , Weavers , Toddy Tappers , Fishermen , Single Women , Traditional Cobblers and PLHIV ( ART Pensions ) categories under YSR Pension Kanuka with effect from December , 2021 payable on 1st January, 2022 with additional financial commitment ofRs . 12926.47 lakhs per month .
5. In the circumstances reported by the Chief Executive Officer , Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty , A.P. , Vijayawada , vide reference 4th read above and as a part of implementation of the above welfare measures , the Government , after careful consideration of the matter , hereby enhance the Pension amount from Rs.2,250/- to Rs.2,500/- of Old Age pension ( OAP) , Widow , Weavers , Toddy Tappers , Fishermen , Single Women , Traditional Cobblers and PLHIV ( ART Pensions ) categories under YSR Pension Kanuka , with effect from the month of December , 2021 , payable as on 1st January , 2022 .
[p.t.o] Vijayawada shall take further necessary action in the matter accordingly.
7. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance ( Exp.PR & RD ) Department, vide their U.O. No.FIN01 - FMU0PC / 129/ 2021 - PR & RD 1595420 ( 1592652 ) , dated 27.12.2021 8. A copy of this order is available on the Internet and can be accessed at the address : www.apegazette.cgg.gov.in
( BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH )
GOPAL KRISHNA DWIVEDI
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To
The Chief Executive Officer, Society for Elimination of Rural poverty , A.P , Vijayawada .
The Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh State Development Corporation .
The Managing Directors of all concerned Welfare Finance Corporations .
All the District Collectors in the State .
All the Project Directors , DRDAs in the State.
Copy to:
The Commissioner , Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department , AP . , Tadepalli , Guntur District.
The Accountant General of Andhra Pradesh , Vijayawada .
The Director of Treasuries and Accounts Department of AP , Vijayawada .
All the District Treasury Officers in the State .
The PAO , A.P. , Vijayawada .
The OSDs to the Minister ( PR & RD , Mines & Geology ) , the Minister , MA & UD / the Minister ( Social Welfare ) / the Minister ( BC Welfare ) / the Minister (Tribal Welfare) / the Minister , Minority Welfare.
The OSD to Secretary to CM
The PS to Chief Secretary to Government .
The PS to Principal Secretary, GVWV /VSWS Department,
The PS to Principal Secretary , Dept. for Women , Children , Differently abled ' & Sr.Citizens .
The PS to Principal Secretary to Health Medical & Family Welfare Department The PSs to Principal Secretary to PR & RD / Prl . Secretary , Finance Department The Finance ( FMU.PR & RD , RWS) Department .
The PS to Special Chief Secretary, BC Welfare Department .
The PS to Secretary, Social Welfare Department ,
The PS to Secretary, Tribal Welfare Department .
The PS to Special Secretary , Minority Welfare Department .
SF / SC .
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