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Navaratnalu
Type of projectGovernment Welfare Schemes
LocationAndhra Pradesh, India
FounderGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
Chief MinisterY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
StatusActive
Websiteipr.ap.nic.in

Navaratnalu are a set of nine welfare schemes introduced by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, as promised during Praja Sankalpa Yatra (political campaign tour on foot) before 2019 assembly elections.[1][2][3]

YSR Rythu Bharosa[edit]

Main article: YSR Rythu Bharosa

Under the scheme, farmers from economically poor backgrounds are financially assisted by the government by depositing ₹13,500 per annum in three installments, in association with Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi with the state government contributing ₹7500 and the center ₹6000.[4][5]

Jagananna Vidya Deevena[edit]

Main article: Jagananna Vidya Deevena

Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a welfare scheme namely Jagananna Vidya Deevena where the full fee including the tuition, special and examination fee is reimbursed for students from poor economic backgrounds.[6][7]

YSR Arogyasri[edit]

The scheme is the extended version of Aarogyasri launched by late Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy where free health care is provided for all the people of below poverty line once the hospital bill crosses ₹1000 covering 2,200 medical procedures.[8][9]

YSR Jala Kala[edit]

Under the scheme, government digs borewells for free benefiting over three lakh farmers hailing from below poverty line.[10]

Prohibition of liquor[edit]

The revised liquor policy has been introduced in the state where the alcohol is subjected to be banned in a phased manner.[11] All the belt shops in the state have been shut down and the total number of liquor shops in the state have been by 33 percent.[12]

Jagananna Ammavodi[edit]

Main article: Jagananna Ammavodi

The scheme has been launched to encourage parents to send their children to school by depositing ₹15,000 rupees of financial assistance in the bank account of student's mother.[13][14]

YSR Aasara and YSR Cheyutha[edit]

Main articles: YSR Aasara and YSR Cheyutha
  • YSR Aasara is a government welfare scheme that has been launched to improve the productivity of Self Help Groups(SHGs) by reimbursing the outstanding loans and improve the lifestyle of urban and rural women.[15][16]
  • YSR Cheyutha is a government welfare scheme that has been launched to assist women aged 45–60 from weaker socio-economic background by providing financial benefit of ₹75000 over the period of four years.[17][18]

Housing for poor[edit]

Under the scheme, 25 lakh houses are subjected to be constructed in 5 years for citizens living below poverty line which is popularly known as Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu.[19][20]

YSR Pension Kanuka[edit]

Main article: YSR Pension Kanuka

The pension amount for senior citizens, disabled people and transgenders has been hiked also revising the age eligibility to 60 years from 65 years.[21][22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Implement every scheme under Navaratnalu: CM Jagan". Deccan Chronicle. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  2. ^ "Andhra Pradesh: How YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is casting his net wide". India Today. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  3. ^ "CM: tap revenue sources for implementing Navaratnalu". The Hindu. 2021-02-11. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  4. ^ "AP CM to launch YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan Yojana on Oct 15". @businessline. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  5. ^ "Jagan launches farmer incentive scheme YSR Rythu Bharosa with PM KISAN Yojana". The News Minute. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  6. ^ "AP government frames guidelines for 'Jagananna Vidya Deevena' and 'Vasathi Deevena' schemes". The New Indian Express. 2019-12-01. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  7. ^ "Second tranche of Vidya Deevena to be released on Thursday". Deccan Chronicle. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  8. ^ "CM Jagan launches expanded Aarogyasri". The Hindu. 2020-07-17. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  9. ^ "87 new procedures whose cost exceeds ₹1,000 included in YSR Aarogyasri scheme". The Hindu. 2020-07-16. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  10. ^ "'Jala Kala' to benefit over three lakh farmers". The Hindu. 2020-11-10. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  11. ^ "YSRC govt committed to implementing total ban on liquor: Minister". The New Indian Express. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  12. ^ "Liquor consumption down in AP due to phased liquor ban". Deccan Chronicle. 2021-01-07. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  13. ^ "Andhra Pradesh CM set to launch Amma Vodi scheme on January 9 | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  14. ^ "Jagan set to launch 'Amma Vodi' scheme today". The Hindu. 2020-01-09. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  15. ^ "Andhra Pradesh CM to launch 'YSR Asara' scheme for SHGs". The Hindu. 2020-09-09. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  16. ^ "Andhra Pradesh: Jagan Mohan Reddy Launches 'YSR Aasara' Scheme; 87 Lakh Women To Benefit". Moneycontrol. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  17. ^ "YSR Cheyutha: Andhra Pradesh CM Jaganmohan Reddy launches YSR Cheyutha scheme | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  18. ^ "YSR Cheyutha will benefit 23 lakh women". The New Indian Express. 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  19. ^ "'17 lakh houses to be constructed for beneficiaries under Navaratnalu Phase I in Andhra Pradesh' | Amaravati News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  20. ^ "Andhra Pradesh govt lays stones for 2.02 lakh houses on single day". Deccan Chronicle. 2021-07-03. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  21. ^ "87.5% beneficiaries get pensions on Day One of YSR Pension Kanuka". The New Indian Express. 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  22. ^ "Pension to all eligible without slash in Andhra Pradesh". Deccan Chronicle. 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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