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Kashyapa Scheme for Food & Shelter

The Kashyapa Scheme for Food & Shelter aims to help poor, orphan children, differently-abled individuals, widows, destitute women separated from their husbands, and elderly Brahmins with financial assistance for meeting their food and shelter expenses. This scheme covers 13 districts of the state.

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About This Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) Limited, a government undertaking, has launched the Kashyapa Scheme for Food & Shelter (KS-FS) to address the critical needs of underprivileged Brahmins in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden of food and shelter expenses, including orphan children, differently-abled individuals, widows, destitute women separated from their husbands, and elderly Brahmins. The program offers financial assistance and encompasses all 13 districts of the state.

Benefits

₹2.0K · monthly

Financial Assistance:
  • ₹2,000/- per month to orphan children.
  • ₹2,000/- per month to different abled persons.
  • ₹2,000/- per month to widow or destitute women (separated from husband).
  • ₹2,000/- per month for elderly staying in his/her own home.
  • ₹4,000/- per month for elderly staying in any Old-Age Home in Andhra Pradesh.
  • ₹2,000/- per month for elderly staying in any Old-Age Home in Andhra Pradesh and getting a pension through the NTR Bharosa Scheme.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should belong to the Brahmin community and reside in Andhra Pradesh.

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    The applicant should be a holder of a white ration card.

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    The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹75,000/-.

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    The orphan children below 14 years of age as of 31st Jan 2019.

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    The Elderly above 60 years of age as of 31st Jan 2019.

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    All differently abled of any age and widows & destitute women (separated from husband, but do not have legal documents) of any age.

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    The applicant should not have availed himself/ herself of any amount under any other Government scheme for the same purpose.

Required Documents

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    Passport-size Photograph.
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    Aadhar Card of the applicant.
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    Caste Certificate (issued by competent government authority Revenue Inspector/MRO.
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    White Ration Card OR Income Certificate (issued by competent Government authority Revenue Inspector/MRO.
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    Copy of SB Account in Andhra Bank or SBI (account must be in the name of applicant).
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    Staying Certificate (from the Old Age Home that the applicant is staying in their Old Age Home).
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    Death Certificate of Husband (in case of widow).
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    Legal Divorce Document (in case of divorcee women).
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    Recommendation Certificate (from Director/DLO/MCLO of the Corporation OR MC Member of the AP Brahmin Cooperative Credit Society OR any MLA / MP / MLC, in case of destitute women -separated from husband, but do not have legal document).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Registration and apply

Step 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"

Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open

Step 03: Fill out the required details:

  • Personal Details: Name, Residence address, Aadhaar no, Ration card no, Bank detail etc
  • Upload: Photo, Signature and Certificate Details
  • Documents: Birth Certificate, Residential Certificate, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook etc
  • Finalize and "Submit" the application.

Step-4: After submission receive the reference number.

Check Application Status:

Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".

Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.

Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details.

Download the Acknowledgement slip:

Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"

Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"

Step 03: Click on the "Submit"

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.0K

Available In

Andhra Pradesh

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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