Andhra launches scheme for upper caste poor women

There are many schemes in Andhra Pradesh which benefit OBC, SC, ST and minority community. But, for the first time, it has taken a decision to benefit upper caste poor in the state. The Andhra Pradesh cabinet headed by Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy took key decisions.

The AP Cabinet mainly discussed the implementation of welfare schemes. The government has taken a key decision on the welfare schemes to be implemented in the 2021-22 financial year and approved the calendar of welfare schemes and initiated a new scheme. The government launched key schemes like YSR Cheyutha, Kapu Nestam, and Nethanna Nestam. The cabinet has decided to extend the schemes to EBC categories along with SC, ST, BC, Minority, and Kapu women. The cabinet has already approved the EBC (Economically Backward Class) Nestam scheme.

In the next three years, the government will provide financial assistance of Rs 45,000 per woman beneficiary at the rate of Rs 15,000 per annum through the EBC Nestam scheme. The cabinet also decided to make allocations for the scheme in the coming budget. Guidelines for this will also be released soon.

On the other hand, the cabinet has decided to complete the buildings which are over 70% complete in capital Amaravati. The government, however, is not going to give funds, but will give bank guarantee for Rs 3,000 crore that are required.