NTR Bharosa pension scheme has been launched by Andhra Pradesh chief minister

Current Context: The NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on July 1st, 2024, is indeed a significant social security initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups within the state. 

• Here are the key points of the scheme:
• Objective: The primary goal of the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme is to provide monthly pensions to various vulnerable groups to ensure their financial security and well-being.
• Beneficiaries: The scheme covers several categories of beneficiaries:
• Old age persons
• Widows
• Weavers
• Toddy-tappers
• Fishermen
• Single women
• Disabled persons
• Pension Amounts: The monthly pension amounts provided under the scheme vary based on the category of the beneficiary:
• The pension amounts range from ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 per month.
• The specific amount received depends on the category and possibly other criteria set forth by the scheme.

Question:

1 What is the range of monthly pension amounts provided under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme?

• A) 1,000 to ₹5,000
• B) 3,000 to ₹10,000
• C) 500 to ₹2,000
• D) 10,000 to ₹20,000

Answer: B) The monthly pension amounts provided under the scheme vary based on the category of the beneficiary: The pension amounts range from ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 per month.