Priyanka Poojary
On January 25, 2022 CMO Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a new scheme named YSR EBC Nestham. This scheme is started for benefitting the women belonging to economically backward class in the open category. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor women belonging to the open category in the age group of 45-60 years. Under this scheme the state government will provide Rs 45000 to each woman beneficiary in three equal annual instalments of Rs 15000 each. This scheme aims to provide financial stability to women thereby empowering them. Marking the start of the scheme CM transferred Rs 589 crores directly into the accounts of 392674 women covered under the scheme.
Scheme Overview:
| Scheme name | YSR EBC Nestham Scheme |
| Scheme by | Andhra Pradesh Government |
| Launched by | CM Mr. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Launch/ Start date | January 25, 2022 |
| Beneficiaries | Poor women in the state belonging to open category |
| Age group | 45-60 years |
| Benefit | Financial assistance of Rs. 45,000/- in 3 equal annual instalments of Rs. 15,000/- |
| Major objective | To provide financial assistance to poor women belonging to open category thereby ensuring their welfare. |
Objectives & Benefits:
- The objective of the scheme is to empower the poor women belonging to open category in the state.
- Under this scheme a financial assistance of Rs 45,000 in three installments of Rs 15,000 per annum is provided to the eligible women.
- It aims to ensure financial stability to women across the state.
- It tends to encourage women in the state to take up self employment opportunities in the state.
- This will better the way of living of these women and their families.
- It tends to provide social security and ensure welfare of women in the state.
Eligibility:
- Applicant woman must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- Woman must belong to Open category in the state.
- She must belong to Economically Backward Class (EWS).
- She must be in age group of 45-60 years.
Documents Required:
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Age Proof
- Caste Proof
- Income Certificate
- Bank Account Details
- Passport Size Photo
Online Application Process:
- Visit the official ESM Nestham portal.
- Click on the link for application under YSR EBC Nestham scheme.
- Login and fill in the required details.
- Upload required documents in prescribed format and submit.
- After verification the applicable benefit amount will be transferred into the bank account.
Key Points:
- YSR EBC Nestham Scheme is started by the AP state government for providing financial support to the poor women belonging to open category in the state.
- This scheme was launched by CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on January 25, 2022.
- This scheme is launched for providing assistance to the women belonging to open category in the state.
- Women in the age group of 45-60 years are covered under this scheme.
- Under this, financial assistance of Rs. 45,000 in three instalments of Rs. 15,000 per annum for three years will be provided to eligible women.
- The amount of assistance under this scheme will be provided to the beneficiaries in their respective bank accounts through DBT.
- Marking the start of the scheme CM transferred Rs 589 crores directly into the accounts of 392674 women covered under the scheme.
- This scheme aims to provide financial stability to women thereby empowering them.
- It aims at providing financial and social security to the women for ensuring their dignified life.
