Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• After winning the election, the Telangana Congress Government started fulfilling its election promises.
• Of these guarantees, the Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme is a key initiative.
• As the name suggests, the scheme offers a monthly pension to a wide range of beneficiaries as stated in the scheme.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to cater basic financial needs of the beneficiaries.
• The announced scheme is known by other names such as "Telangana Cheyutha Pension Yojana" or "Telangana Cheyutha Pension Pathakam".
• Under the Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme, beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of Rs 4,000/- except disabled.
• Disabled people under the Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme will receive a monthly pension of Rs 6,000/-.
• The monthly pension promised to the beneficiaries will be credited directly to their bank account.
• The scheme will replace the previous government Telangana Aasara Pension Scheme, where beneficiaries are receiving a monthly pension of Rs 2016, except disabled people who received monthly Rs. 3,016/-.
• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme consists of 9 sub schemes which are : -
  • "Telangana Old Age Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Widow Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Disability Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Single Women Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Beedi Workers Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Handloom Workers Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Stone Cutters Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana AIDS Victim Pension Scheme".
  • "Telangana Filaria/ Dialysis Patient Pension Scheme".
• To avail the benefits of Cheyutha Pension scheme, beneficiaries must meet the eligibility criteria, which varies as per the applicant category.
• Beneficiaries who meet the eligibility conditions can apply for the Telangana Cheyutha Scheme.
• Application form for Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme can be submitted through Praja Palana Centers, Mandal Office, and Municipal Office.
• Applicants can obtain the Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme application from the concerned office.
• Fill the Application Form of Cheyutha Pension Scheme and Submit it in the Office of Gram Sabha/ Gram Panchayat/ Municipal Corporation.
• Post verification, the eligible beneficiaries will start receiving monthly pension under the Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme.

Scheme Benefits

• Telangana Government has promised to provide the following benefits to eligible beneficiaries under Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme :-
  • A monthly pension to the eligible beneficiaries.
  • Pension amount will be credited to beneficiaries bank account.
  • Pension provided under the scheme are : -

    Pensioner Category	Monthly Pension
    Old Age/ Elderly	Rs. 4,000/-
    Widow Women	Rs. 4,000/-
    Single Women	Rs. 4,000/-
    Disabled Person	Rs. 6,000/-
    Stone Cutter	Rs. 4,000/-
    Beedi Worker	Rs. 4,000/-
    Handloom Worker	Rs. 4,000/-
    AIDS Victims	Rs. 4,000/-
    Filaria Patient	Rs. 4,000/-
    Dialysis Patient	Rs. 4,000/-

Eligibility Requirements

• Beneficiaries who mee the following Eligibility Conditions are entitled to receive monthly pension under Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme : -

  Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Telangana. Monthly pension will be provided to people belongs to any of the following categories : - Elderly/ Old Age Person. Widow Women. Single Women, Disabled Person. Beedi Workers. Stone Cutters. Handloom Workers. AIDS Victims. Filaria/ Dialysis Patients.

Required Documents

• The following documents will be needed at the time of applying for monthly pension under Cheyutha Pension Scheme of Government of Telangana :-

  Any One Document for Proof of Age :- Birth Certificate. Voter ID. Medical Certificate. Aadhar Card. Food Security Card/ Ration Card. Mobile Number. Caste Certificate. Income Certificate. BPL Card. Employment Certificate. Bank Account Details. Passport Size Photo. The following documents will be needed as per applicant pension category :- SADAREM/ Disability Certificate. (For Disable Applicant). Husband Aadhar Card. (For Widow Applicant). Husband Death Certificate. (For Widow Applicant). Unmarried Affidavit. (For Single Women). Handloom Worker Card. EPF Enrolment Card. (For Beedi Workers). Proof of Stone Cutter Worker. (For Stone Cutter) Medical Certificate of HIV-AIDS Applicant. Medical Certificate of Filaria/ Dialysis Applicant.

Steps to Apply

• Beneficiaries who fulfills the eligibility criteria can apply for the Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme.
• The application form can be submitted both online and offline.
• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme online applications can be submitted through Praja Palana Centers.
• Offline Application can be submitted through Mandal Offices and Municipal Offices.

Offline Application Process

• Beneficiaries can apply for a monthly pension under Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme through Application Form.
• Application Form of Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme is available at Municipal Corporation Office/ Gram Sabha Office/ Gram Panchayat Office.
• Collect the Cheyutha Pension Scheme Application Form and Fill it properly.
• Choose beneficiary pensioner category specifically by marking a tick.
• Attach all the required documents with the Application Form.
• Submit Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme Application Form along with all documents to the gazetted officer of your Mandal Panchayat or Municipal Office.
• Officials from the concerned department will scrutinise the received applications and documents.
• After this, a list of successful beneficiaries will be released.
• Beneficiaries will be informed through SMS on their Mobile Phone about their selection in Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme.
• Selected Beneficiaries will then get per month financial assistance as a pension of Rs. 4,000/- (Rs. 6,000/- for Disabled) under Cheyutha Pension Scheme of Telangana Government.

Online Application Process

• Visit the nearest Praja Palana Centers.
• Staff present in the centers will fill the application upon your request.
• You need to share the essential details and documents during the entire process.
• Before submitting the application form, verify the details submitted in the form.
• Submit the application and take out its copy for reference purpose.
• Submitted application will be verified by the nodal authority to confirm its authenticity.
• Beneficiaries can check the status of their application form online through Praja Palana Portal.

Relevant Links

• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme Application Form.
• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme Portal.
• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme Application Status.
• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Details.

Contact Information

• Telangana Cheyutha Pension Scheme Contact Details Dsitrict Wise.
• Panchayati Raj Department, Urdu Hall Lane,
  Himayatnagar, Hyderabad,
  Telangana 500029.