AP Government Schemes (2025-2026)
Subject: Current Affairs | Time Window: Jan 2025 — Mar 2026 Exam: AP Group 2 (APPSC)
Overview
The TDP-led government under CM N. Chandrababu Naidu (4th ministry, from Jun 2024) promised Super Six welfare schemes. This is the most AP-specific and highest-priority current affairs topic for APPSC.
Super Six Schemes
1. Annadata Sukhibhava (Farmer Assistance)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefit | ₹20,000/year per farmer (₹6,000 Central PM-KISAN + ₹14,000 State) |
| Budget | ₹6,300 crore |
| Beneficiaries | 46 lakh farmers |
| Status | Launched — First payment Aug 2, 2025 |
2. Thalliki Vandanam (Education Assistance)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefit | ₹15,000/year per school-going child (to mother) |
| Classes | 1 to 12 (govt and private) |
| Budget | ₹9,407 crore |
| Status | Launched — Jun 12, 2025 |
| Eligibility | 75% attendance; white ration card |
3. Deepam 2.0 (Free LPG)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefit | 3 free LPG cylinders/year |
| Beneficiaries | 90.1 lakh families |
| Budget | ₹2,601 crore |
4. Stree Shakti (Free Bus for Women)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefit | Free APSRTC bus travel |
| Eligible | All women + transgender persons with AP domicile |
| Beneficiaries | ~5 crore women |
| Status | Launched — Aug 15, 2025 |
5. NTR Bharosa Pension
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefit | ₹4,000 to ₹15,000/month |
| Categories | Elderly, widows, disabled, handloom workers, fishermen, transgenders |
| Status | Active — Since Jun 13, 2024 |
6. Yuva Galam (Youth Employment)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Promise | 20 lakh jobs + unemployment allowance |
| Status | Pending full implementation |
Other Key Schemes
- Nethanna Bharosa: ₹25,000/year per handloom family; free electricity.
- Maha Shakti: ₹1,500/month to women — not yet launched.
Likely Exam Questions
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Annadata Sukhibhava provides annual assistance of: Ans: ₹20,000 (₹6,000 Centre + ₹14,000 State)
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Thalliki Vandanam provides: Ans: ₹15,000/year to mothers of school children (Class 1-12)
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How many free LPG cylinders under Deepam 2.0? Ans: 3 per year
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Stree Shakti was launched on: Ans: August 15, 2025
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NTR Bharosa Pension range: Ans: ₹4,000 to ₹15,000/month
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Thalliki Vandanam minimum attendance requirement: Ans: 75%
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How many farmers received Annadata Sukhibhava first phase? Ans: 46 lakh
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Nethanna Bharosa provides how much to handloom families? Ans: ₹25,000/year
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How many women benefit from Stree Shakti? Ans: ~5 crore
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Which Super Six schemes are still pending? Ans: Maha Shakti (₹1,500/month) and Yuva Galam (20 lakh jobs)