Asifabad: Kumaram Bheem Asifabad District Collector K. Haritha stated that the government is committed to sanctioning Aasara (Cheyutha) pensions to every eligible poor person in the district.
On Thursday, a programme was held at the Integrated District Collectorate Complex in Asifabad to distribute Cheyutha pension sanction letters to beneficiaries from Asifabad Municipality and all Gram Panchayats in Asifabad Mandal. The programme was attended by District Additional Collector (Local Bodies) Yuvraj Marmat, Asifabad MLA Kova Lakshmi, Municipal Chairperson Mengre Akash, Vice-Chairman MD Ahmed, District Library Corporation Chairman Kamde Anil, Market Committee Chairperson Irukulla Manga, and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society President Ali Bin Ahmed.
Speaking on the occasion, Collector K. Haritha said that 9,466 applications had been received for Cheyutha pensions, of which 8,540 applicants were found eligible. She added that the remaining applications were under scrutiny and that eligible applicants would also be considered for pension benefits.
She explained that the Cheyutha pension scheme is designed to support the most vulnerable sections of society. She also noted that the number of applications seeking pension benefits at the Prajavani grievance redressal programme was gradually declining.
Speaking at the event, MLA Kova Lakshmi said that the process of sanctioning Cheyutha pensions would continue. She highlighted that the scheme provides crucial financial support to persons with disabilities, widows, handloom workers, toddy tappers and single women.
She stated that the pension scheme helps beneficiaries meet their basic daily needs, live with social security and maintain financial independence without depending on others. She urged all beneficiaries to make proper use of the pension benefits.
District Rural Development Officer Dattarao, DPM Ramakrishna, MPDO Srinivas, Municipal Commissioner Anjaiah, ward councillors, sarpanches and beneficiaries participated in the programme.
