Aasara is the Telangana state government’s consolidated social security pension scheme, paying a monthly pension directly to old-age, widowed, disabled, and other economically vulnerable residents. It covers ten separate beneficiary categories under one scheme and one monthly payment cycle.
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Aasara Pension Scheme (Telangana)
A monthly social security pension for senior citizens, widows, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in Telangana.
Government Scheme
Quick Information
- Category
- Government Scheme
- Department
- Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, Government of Telangana
- Government Level
- State Government
- State
- Telangana
- Official Portal
- aasara.telangana.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Telangana residents in one of ten categories: senior citizens aged 57-64 (₹2,016/month) or 65+ (₹3,016/month), widows aged 18+, persons with disabilities of 40-79% (₹2,016/month) or 80%+ (₹3,016/month), single women, weavers, toll-toddy tappers, beedi workers, HIV/AIDS-affected persons on dialysis, and Bathukamma workers.
- Benefits
- A monthly pension ranging from ₹2,016 to ₹3,016 depending on category, credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account.
- Required documents
- Aadhaar card, bank account passbook, category-specific proof (age/disability/widowhood certificate as applicable), residence proof.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply through the local MeeSeva centre, gram panchayat, or municipal office with the required category proof; applications are verified locally before approval.
Official Source
Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, Government of Telangana
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Source: Aasara Pensions Portal, Government of Telangana
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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