YSR Cheyutha AP 2026 — SC/ST/BC/Minority Women Rs.75,000/Year | Village Secretariat Apply

YSR Cheyutha gives Rs.18,750/quarter to AP women aged 45-60 from SC/ST/BC/Minority communities. 22 lakh women benefit. Apply at Village/Ward Secretariat.

📢 Latest Update — June 2026:

YSR Cheyutha continues to support eligible Andhra Pradesh women aged 45-60 from SC, ST, BC and Minority communities with self-employment capital paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Applications and verification are handled at your local Village/Ward Secretariat, and beneficiaries can check their status anytime at navasakam.ap.gov.in. For the exact current installment schedule and any fresh notification, always confirm on the official portal.

⚡ Key Facts at a Glance

Benefit: Rs.18,750 per quarter (Rs.75,000/year)

Eligibility: AP women aged 45-60, SC/ST/BC/Minority

Official Portal: navasakam.ap.gov.in

Helpline: Check official portal

Who Can Apply: Income below Rs.1.5 lakh (rural) / Rs.2 lakh (urban)

Mode: DBT to bank account

YSR Cheyutha 2026 — Rs.75,000 a Year for AP Women

YSR Cheyutha is an Andhra Pradesh welfare scheme that gives women aged 45-60 from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Backward Class (BC) and Minority communities financial support of Rs.18,750 per quarter, adding up to Rs.75,000 over the year. The money is meant to act as self-employment capital, helping women start or strengthen a small livelihood activity, and it is paid straight into the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Around 22 lakh women have been covered under the programme.

The idea is simple: an older woman from a disadvantaged community often has the skills and the will to run a small trade — a dairy animal, a tailoring unit, a petty shop — but lacks the upfront capital. YSR Cheyutha bridges that gap so the support can be put to productive use rather than just being a one-time payout. You can read more about the scheme and related state programmes on the YSR Cheyutha scheme page.

Example: Lakshmi, a 52-year-old BC woman from a village in Andhra Pradesh whose family income is under the prescribed limit, applies at her Village Secretariat. After verification, the quarterly Rs.18,750 reaches her bank account and she uses it as working capital to buy a milch animal — turning the assistance into a small, ongoing dairy income.

Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria 2026

✅ Woman who is a resident of Andhra Pradesh
✅ Aged between 45 and 60 years
✅ Belongs to SC, ST, BC or Minority community
✅ Annual family income below Rs.1.5 lakh (rural) or Rs.2 lakh (urban)
✅ Has a valid Aadhaar and a bank account linked for DBT
❌ Women outside the 45-60 age band
❌ Families with income above the prescribed rural/urban limits
❌ Applicants who are not residents of Andhra Pradesh

⚠️ Important: Caste category and income are verified by the authorities. Make sure your caste certificate, income details and Aadhaar-linked bank account are accurate and up to date before applying, as mismatched records are a common reason for rejection.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step 2026

Visit your Village/Ward Secretariat: Applications are taken and verified locally, so approach the Secretariat that covers your area.
Meet the Welfare/Digital Assistant: Ask the concerned Secretariat staff (such as the Welfare or Digital Assistant) for the YSR Cheyutha application and explain that you fall in the SC/ST/BC/Minority category.
Submit your documents: Carry your caste certificate, Aadhaar card and bank passbook so the staff can record and verify your details.
Field verification: Your eligibility — age, community and family income — is checked as part of the Navasakam survey/verification process.
Receive the benefit via DBT: Once approved, the quarterly amount of Rs.18,750 is credited directly to your bank account.
Track your status online: Check your application and payment status at navasakam.ap.gov.in.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your Aadhaar number seeded (linked) with the bank account where you want the money credited. DBT payments fail most often because of unlinked or inactive bank accounts — fixing this in advance avoids delays in receiving your quarterly amount.

Documents Required

Document	Why It Is Needed
Aadhaar card	Identity and DBT linkage
Caste certificate	Proof of SC/ST/BC/Minority category
Bank passbook	Account for receiving the DBT payment
Proof of age	To confirm the 45-60 age criterion
Income details / proof	To confirm family income is within the rural/urban limit
AP residence proof	To confirm Andhra Pradesh residency

Myth vs Reality

Myth	Reality
"You have to pay an agent to get approved."	There is no fee — apply free at your Village/Ward Secretariat. Never pay anyone for approval.
"Every woman aged 45-60 gets it."	Only women from SC/ST/BC/Minority communities within the income limit are eligible.
"It is a one-time grant."	It is paid as Rs.18,750 per quarter, totalling Rs.75,000 in the year for eligible beneficiaries.
"You can apply on any random website."	Status is checked on the official navasakam.ap.gov.in portal; applications are handled at the Secretariat.

Important Dates & Deadlines 2026

✅ Applications/verification are handled through the Village/Ward Secretariat on a year-round basis — there is no single fixed last date published here.
✅ The benefit is structured as a quarterly payment of Rs.18,750; for the exact installment dates, check the official portal or latest notification.
❌ Do not rely on unofficial "deadline" claims circulated on social media — always confirm timelines on navasakam.ap.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have not received my payment — what should I do?

First check your status at navasakam.ap.gov.in and confirm your bank account is active and Aadhaar-linked. If your application shows as approved but the money has not arrived, visit your Village/Ward Secretariat with your passbook and Aadhaar so the staff can investigate the DBT credit.

Q: How do I check my application status?

Use the official portal at navasakam.ap.gov.in to track your application and payment status. Your Village/Ward Secretariat can also look up your record if you are unable to check online.

Q: My application was rejected — why, and can I reapply?

Common reasons are not meeting the 45-60 age band, family income above the Rs.1.5 lakh (rural) / Rs.2 lakh (urban) limit, or a caste/community mismatch in records. Ask the Secretariat for the specific reason, correct your documents, and follow the verification process again. For exact re-application steps, check the latest notification.

Q: The amount credited seems wrong — what now?

The benefit is Rs.18,750 per quarter (Rs.75,000 per year). If the credited amount does not match, verify the payment details on navasakam.ap.gov.in and raise the discrepancy at your Village/Ward Secretariat for clarification.

Q: Is eKYC or Aadhaar linking required?

Yes — a valid Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account are essential for DBT payments to reach you. Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account at the branch before applying; this is the most frequent cause of failed payments.

Q: I am a new applicant — where do I start?

Visit your Village/Ward Secretariat with your Aadhaar, caste certificate and bank passbook. The Secretariat staff will record your application and carry out verification of your age, community and family income.

Q: Does this scheme exist in other states?

YSR Cheyutha is an Andhra Pradesh scheme. Other states run their own women's welfare and self-employment programmes with different names and rules. You can explore options for your state on our state schemes directory or browse central government schemes.

Q: How do I complain if something goes wrong?

Raise the issue first at your Village/Ward Secretariat. If it is not resolved, you can lodge a grievance through the national grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in.

Helpline Numbers & Grievance Portal

✅ Status & information: navasakam.ap.gov.in (official YSR/Navasakam portal)
✅ Local help: your Village/Ward Secretariat (applications, verification and corrections)
✅ National grievance redressal: pgportal.gov.in
✅ Dedicated helpline number: check the official portal for the current contact number

📋 సంక్షిప్త సమాచారం (తెలుగులో)

వైఎస్ఆర్ చేయూత పథకం SC, ST, BC, మైనారిటీ వర్గాలకు చెందిన ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మహిళలకు (45-60 సంవత్సరాల వయసు) త్రైమాసికానికి Rs.18,750 (సంవత్సరానికి Rs.75,000) స్వయం ఉపాధి మూలధనంగా DBT ద్వారా అందిస్తుంది. దాదాపు 22 లక్షల మంది మహిళలు లబ్ధి పొందారు. కుటుంబ వార్షిక ఆదాయం గ్రామీణ ప్రాంతంలో Rs.1.5 లక్షల కంటే తక్కువ, పట్టణ ప్రాంతంలో Rs.2 లక్షల కంటే తక్కువ ఉండాలి. దరఖాస్తు చేయడానికి: మీ Village/Ward Secretariat కు వెళ్ళి కుల ధృవీకరణ పత్రం, ఆధార్, బ్యాంక్ పాస్‌బుక్ తీసుకెళ్ళండి. స్థితిని navasakam.ap.gov.in లో చూడవచ్చు. ఖచ్చితమైన చెల్లింపు తేదీల కోసం అధికారిక పోర్టల్‌ను తనిఖీ చేయండి.