Kasyapa (Pension) Scheme being reopened – Fresh registrations from 1st to 30th November 2016
Sri I.Y.R. Krishna Rao, Chairman, A.P. Brahmin Welfare Corporation informed that the Kasyapa Scheme for Food and Shelter is being reopened for those people who missed it earlier. Over 7,000 beneficiaries, who applied in the first round up to the end of June month, are already receiving financial assistance from the Corporation. Those who could not apply in the first round, can now register their names under the Kasyapa Scheme from 1st to 30th November 2016, Sri Krishna Rao said.
Under this scheme of pensions launched in the current financial year, poor and orphan children (up to age 14 years), widows, physically challenged, and old people (above 60 years) are paid a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000/-. Old aged people staying in recognized old-age homes get Rs 3,000 per month. Brahmins living in Andhra Pradesh, with a family income not above Rs 75,000 per year are eligible. Applicants should not be receiving aid for the same purpose under any other government scheme.
For selection procedure and other details, and for registration, visit ABC’s web site: www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in. In case of any clarifications, call toll free:1800-102-3579.