Leprosy Pension in AP pays ₹6,000 a month to persons affected by leprosy with multiple deformities in Andhra Pradesh, under the NTR Bharosa pension scheme. It is one of the higher pensions in the scheme — above the standard ₹4,000 — because the deformities caused by the disease make regular work very difficult, and because the people it supports often face stigma that closes other doors. This guide explains who qualifies, what documents are needed, how to apply at the Grama or Ward Sachivalayam, and how to check your payment status.

Leprosy affects the nerves and skin, and when it is not caught early it can damage hands, feet and eyes — injuries that make it hard to hold tools, walk long distances or work in the fields. A steady pension of ₹6,000 a month does not undo that damage, but it gives a household a reliable income and a measure of independence. It is a recognition that the effects of the disease last long after the illness itself is treated.

What Is the Leprosy Pension in AP?

The Leprosy Pension in AP is one of the category pensions paid under NTR Bharosa, the pension scheme notified through G.O.Ms.No.43 on 13 June 2024. NTR Bharosa brings together the state’s different pension categories — old age, disability, weavers, ART, dialysis, leprosy and others — under one set of household eligibility rules and one application channel, the Grama or Ward Sachivalayam. The leprosy pension is for persons affected by leprosy who have multiple deformities because of the disease, and it pays ₹6,000 every month into the beneficiary’s bank account.

How Leprosy Pension in AP Fits into NTR Bharosa

Every NTR Bharosa category follows the same household rules: the family should hold a white rice card, monthly income should be within ₹10,000 in rural areas or ₹12,000 in urban areas, it should own less than 3 acres of wet land or less than 10 acres of dry land, use less than 300 units of electricity a month, and have no government employee or income-tax payer in the family. What changes is the single extra document that proves the category — a departmental certificate for weavers, a District Medical Board certificate for transgender persons, and for the leprosy pension, a medical certificate confirming multi-deformity leprosy.

Why the Leprosy Pension Pays ₹6,000

₹6,000 is above the standard NTR Bharosa rate of ₹4,000, and only one other category receives it: the disability pension for a disability of 40 percent or more. The top rate of ₹10,000 goes to the dialysis pension and the disability pension for the fully disabled. The higher rate recognises that multiple deformities limit the work a person can do, day after day.

Who Can Apply for Leprosy Pension in AP?

The Leprosy Pension in AP is for a person affected by leprosy who has multiple deformities caused by the disease. The deformities are the core condition, so the applicant needs a medical certificate that confirms them, from the treating hospital. Apply at the Grama or Ward Sachivalayam, where staff do Aadhaar e-KYC and check the household conditions that apply to every NTR Bharosa pension.

We could not verify a separate age limit for this pension category on the official pension portal, so we do not state one here. Do not take any age figure from informal sources as final — confirm it at your Sachivalayam when you apply.

• A white rice card (BPL) household.
• Monthly family income of ₹10,000 or less in rural areas, or ₹12,000 or less in urban areas.
• Land holding below 3 acres of wet land or below 10 acres of dry land.
• Electricity consumption below 300 units a month.
• No government employee and no income-tax payer in the family.
• Aadhaar e-KYC completed at the Sachivalayam.

These household conditions are checked for every NTR Bharosa pension, and they are the same for the leprosy pension. If your household meets them and you are a person affected by leprosy with multiple deformities, you can apply. If a condition is not met, the pension is not available, so check the household rules first.

Leprosy Pension in AP: Documents You Need

Keep your documents ready before you visit the Sachivalayam, because a missing paper is the most common reason an application is sent back.

• Aadhaar card — for identity and e-KYC at the Sachivalayam.
• Medical certificate — confirming multi-deformity leprosy, from the treating hospital. The certificate is confidential and verifies your category only.
• White rice card — to show the household is a BPL family.
• Income certificate — issued through the Sachivalayam or MeeSeva, showing income is within the limit.
• Bank account details — the pension is paid into a bank account, so link the account to Aadhaar (NPCI seeding) so payments do not fail.
• Passport-size photograph and mobile number — for the application record and for updates about your application.

Your medical records are private. The hospital and the Sachivalayam handle them as confidential documents, used only to confirm your pension category — not shared or published anywhere. If you are worried about your papers, ask the Sachivalayam staff at the counter — they handle pension applications of this kind regularly.

How to Apply for Leprosy Pension in AP: Step by Step

1. Visit your Grama or Ward Sachivalayam with your Aadhaar card and medical certificate.
2. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC at the counter and give your household details — rice card, income and land.
3. Submit the application with the documents listed above. Keep the acknowledgement number you are given.
4. The Sachivalayam forwards the application for verification of the household conditions and the medical certificate.
5. Once approved, the pension of ₹6,000 a month is credited to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
6. Check your status any time on the official NTR Bharosa pension portal using your Aadhaar details.

There is no online application form: apply in person at the Sachivalayam, because Aadhaar e-KYC and document verification happen at the counter. If you cannot travel easily, ask at the Sachivalayam what help is available.

Leprosy Pension in AP: Payment and Status Check

The Leprosy Pension in AP pays ₹6,000 every month, credited directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. The payment depends on your bank account being correctly seeded with Aadhaar through NPCI: if the seeding is missing or points to an old account, the money can fail even after the pension is approved. If a payment does not arrive, check the pension status on sspensions.ap.gov.in with your Aadhaar number, and check your Aadhaar bank seeding — a mismatch there is a common reason payments stop.

You can also check your beneficiary status and raise a complaint on the GSWS NBM portal, or call helpline 1902 about a pension that has not been paid. Keep your acknowledgement number with you when you call.

Dignity and Respect: What Applicants Should Know

People affected by leprosy have long faced stigma, and the pension is part of the state’s answer — a regular income in your own name, paid into your own bank account. The certificate is handled as a confidential document, and the pension is paid like every other NTR Bharosa pension — a monthly bank credit — so nothing about the payment discloses your health condition. For official updates, check the Andhra Pradesh government portal and the pension portal.

Common Reasons for Delay or Rejection

• Medical certificate missing or incomplete. The certificate must clearly confirm multi-deformity leprosy.
• Household conditions not met. Income, land, electricity use or a government employee in the family can disqualify the application.
• Aadhaar e-KYC not completed. The application cannot move forward until e-KYC is done at the Sachivalayam.
• Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar. Even an approved pension cannot be paid into an unseeded or wrong account.
• Name mismatch. If the name on your Aadhaar card differs from the name on your other records, verification can stall.

Leprosy Pension in AP vs Other NTR Bharosa Pensions

The amount, the household rules and the application channel are the same across most NTR Bharosa categories — only the category document changes. This table shows where the leprosy pension sits.

The household conditions and the Sachivalayam channel are the same for every row in this table. If the pension payment stops for any category, the checks are the same too: Aadhaar seeding, e-KYC, and the household conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leprosy Pension in AP

How much is the Leprosy Pension in AP?

₹6,000 a month, paid under the NTR Bharosa pension scheme. It is credited to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account every month.

Who can apply for the Leprosy Pension in AP?

A person affected by leprosy with multiple deformities caused by the disease, whose household meets the NTR Bharosa conditions — white rice card, income within the limit, and no government employee or income-tax payer in the family.

Where do I apply for the Leprosy Pension in AP?

At your Grama or Ward Sachivalayam, with your Aadhaar card and medical certificate. Aadhaar e-KYC is done at the counter, and the staff forward your application for verification.

Do I need a SADAREM certificate for the leprosy pension?

No. The leprosy pension is verified with a medical certificate confirming multi-deformity leprosy. SADAREM certificates are for the disability pension, which pays ₹6,000 for a disability of 40 percent or more and ₹10,000 for the fully disabled.

How do I check my Leprosy Pension in AP status?

Visit the official NTR Bharosa pension portal and check with your Aadhaar details. You can also track your beneficiary status on the GSWS NBM portal or call helpline 1902.

The Leprosy Pension in AP is a steady support — ₹6,000 a month, every month — for people whose lives were changed by a disease they did not choose. If you are affected by leprosy with multiple deformities, visit the Sachivalayam with your Aadhaar card and medical certificate.

Last updated: November 2026