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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu demonstrated a unique approach to governance by personally delivering a widow's pension in rural Kadapa district. Traveling in the autorickshaw of the beneficiary's son, he engaged directly with the family, understanding their challenges and needs. The Chief Minister highlighted the state's significant investment in social security, spending Rs 2,750 crore monthly on pensions. This grassroots-level interaction showcases Naidu's commitment to direct communication and transparent governance.

Key Points: Naidu Rides Autorickshaw to Deliver Widow Pension in Kadapa

  • Naidu surprises villagers by traveling in local autorickshaw
  • Personally delivers pension to widow Vulsala Alivelamma
  • Inspects family's handloom machine and interacts with beneficiaries
  • Government spends massive Rs 2,750 crore monthly on social security pensions
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Andhra Pradesh CM travels in autorickshaw to hand over widow pension

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu personally delivers widow pension, rides autorickshaw of beneficiary's son in rural outreach

"We are spending Rs 2,750 crore every month on pensions - Chandrababu Naidu"

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 1

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday travelled in an autorickshaw to visit the house of a widow in a village in YSR Kadapa district to hand over monthly pension.

The Chief Minister surprised all by boarding an autorickshaw to reach the house of Vulsala Alivelamma at Gudemcheruvu village of Jammalamadugu mandal.

Later, he spoke to her family members for a while to learn about their problems. The Chief Minister also inspected the hand-weaving machine of her elder son Venugopal, who informed the Chief Minister that his six-year-old son Harshavardhan, who is in the first standard, has received the benefit of Talliki Vandanam (a state government scheme).

Later, the Chief Minister also spoke to Alivelamma's younger son, Jagadeesh, who is an autorickshaw driver. Chandrababu travelled in Jagadeesh's autorickshaw to reach his house. During the journey, the Chief Minister enquired from him about the problems faced by the family.

A villager also requested the Chief Minister to sanction him pension as he was suffering from paralysis. The Chief Minister ordered District Collector Sridhar Cherukuri to immediately sanction the pension.

The TDP-led coalition government has been distributing monthly social security pensions among various categories of beneficiaries.

On the first of every month, the Chief Minister participates in the 'Pedala Sevalo' (service to the poor) programme, distributing monthly pensions among a few beneficiaries and interacting with them.

Chandrababu Naidu said the state government is spending Rs 2,750 crore every month on pension under the NTR Bharosa Pension scheme.

Participating in the programme last month, he stated that even major states are not providing pensions on this scale. "We are spending Rs 2,750 crore every month on pensions. Telangana is spending Rs 8,000 crore annually, Kerala only Rs 7,200 crore," he said.

He claimed that the government has fulfilled the election promise by increasing the pension from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the gesture is good, I wonder if this is just for show? Rs 2750 crore monthly is huge money - is it being properly utilized? Would like to see audit reports of the pension scheme.
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Arjun K
As someone from Kadapa, I've seen many widows struggling after losing their husbands. The pension increase from 2000 to 4000 is a big help for their daily needs. Hope the scheme continues without corruption.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this approach. In western countries, politicians rarely do such personal visits. The auto ride makes for great optics but what matters is whether the pension reaches on time every month to all beneficiaries.
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Karthik V
The CM traveling in auto is nice, but what about improving public transport in rural areas? Many villages still don't have proper bus services. Pension is important, but job creation is equally needed for sustainable development.
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Nisha Z
My mother receives this pension and it's been a blessing during these difficult times. The direct interaction shows the CM cares about ground realities. Hope other states implement similar welfare schemes for the elderly and widows 🙏

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