(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Andhra Pradesh to assist financially
Dr. YSR Abhayahastham programme;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Andhra Pradesh to assist financially
Dr. YSR Abhayahastham programme;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a)& (b): Yes, Sir. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is implementing a co-contributory scheme namely the
Dr. YSR Abhaya Hastham for assuring a minimum monthly pension of Rs.500/- to all Self Help Group (SHG)
women members in Andhra Pradesh and has also enacted the `AP SHG Women Co-contributory Pension Act 2009`
for ensuring its sustenance. Along with a monthly pension, depending on the member`s contribution, the
beneficiaries are also entitled to insurance cover in case of accident, disability or death.
The proposal received from Andhra Pradesh proposes upscaling of the Scheme to a National Scheme.
(c): The proposal is under consideration.