Launched in 2006-07 by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, the “INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)” scheme aims to provide financial assistance to destitute weavers in urban areas. The scheme is targeted at weavers from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families who are local residents of Andhra Pradesh and are not covered under any other pension scheme. Eligible individuals are identified by their respective Ward Sabhas, and the Bill Collector disburses the pension on the first day of every month.
Benefits
- Pension Amount:
The exact scale of the benefit is notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. - Disbursement:
The pension is disbursed by the Bill Collector in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of the DWCUA (Department of Weaving & Cottage Industries or the relevant authority).
Eligibility
- Economic Status:
The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. - Area:
The applicant must be from an urban area. - Residency:
The applicant should be a local resident of a district in Andhra Pradesh. - Exclusivity:
The applicant should not be covered under any other pension scheme. - Age:
The applicant should be 65 years of age or above. - Destitution:
The applicant should be destitute, meaning they have little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon. - Identification:
Eligible citizens are identified by their respective Ward Sabhas, and the list is shared with the Bill Collector by the Municipal Commissioner.
Application Process
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- Identification of Eligible Persons:
The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the established criteria. A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector. - Recommendation and Sanction:
The Bill Collector submits a resolution from the Ward Sabha recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner. The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes the applications and sanctions pensions based on municipality-wise allocations. - Disbursement of Pensions:
The Project Director (DRDA) sends the pension acquittance list and funds to the Municipal Commissioners. The Municipal Commissioner issues cheques to Bill Collectors, who then disburse the pensions in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers. - Timing:
The pension is disbursed on the first day of every month.
Documents Required
- Domicile Certificate:
Proof of local residency. - Proof of Age:
(Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, etc.) - Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate:
To confirm economic eligibility. - Proof of Being a Weaver by Profession:
Documents or certificates indicating the applicant’s occupation as a weaver.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the residency requirements for applying to the INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban) scheme?
Applicants must be local residents of a district in Andhra Pradesh. - How does the scheme define the economic status of eligible applicants?
Applicants must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. - What profession must an applicant have to qualify?
Applicants must be engaged in weaving. - What is the minimum age requirement for applicants under this scheme?
Applicants should be 65 years of age or above. - What does it mean for an applicant to be considered destitute?
The applicant should have little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon. - Can an applicant be covered under another pension scheme and still qualify?
No, the applicant must not be covered under any other pension scheme. - Who is responsible for identifying eligible individuals?
Eligible individuals are identified by the respective Ward Sabhas. - What role does the Bill Collector play in this scheme?
The Bill Collector maintains the register of eligible persons and disburses the pension in coordination with the Municipal Commissioner. - What documents are required to prove residency?
A domicile certificate is required. - What is the process for identifying eligible persons?
Ward Sabhas identify eligible candidates based on the scheme criteria, and their details are compiled in a ward-wise register maintained by the Bill Collector. - What happens after the Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons?
The Bill Collector sends a resolution recommending these individuals to the Municipal Commissioner for scrutiny and sanction. - Who scrutinizes and sanctions the pensions?
The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes the applications and sanctions the pensions based on municipality-wise allocations.