YSR Cheyutha Scheme: is it still running in 2026? The honest answer is no. The scheme that paid ₹18,750 a year to women from SC, ST, BC and minority communities aged 45 to 60 has been stopped under the present government, and no equivalent women-cash scheme is running in its place. This guide gives you the honest status of the YSR Cheyutha Scheme, what it was, why it stopped, what was promised to replace it, and what women can actually use instead today.
| Detail | YSR Cheyutha Scheme |
|---|---|
| Benefit when running | ₹18,750 per year |
| Who it was for | SC / ST / BC / Minority women aged 45–60 |
| Status in 2026 | Stopped — not running |
| Replacement | None running — Aadabidda Nidhi (₹1,500/month) announced, not launched |
| What to do | Do not pay anyone for a Cheyutha application; use the alternatives below |
YSR Cheyutha Scheme: What It Was
The YSR Cheyutha Scheme was a cash benefit for women from SC, ST, BC and minority communities aged between 45 and 60 years. When it was running, it paid ₹18,750 a year to each eligible woman, in instalments, directly into her bank account. The idea was to give women in that age group — too old for many employment schemes, too young for the old-age pension — a regular income of their own.
The money was paid by DBT into the woman’s own bank account, so it reached her directly rather than through anyone else. It was meant to be spent as she chose — on medicines, on her children’s schooling, on household needs, or saved for a bigger purpose. For many women, it was the first regular income they had ever received in their own name, and it gave them a say in household spending that they had not had before.
The scheme was one of the previous government’s flagship welfare measures, and it reached a large number of women across the state. For many of them, the ₹18,750 was the only money that came in their own name, and it paid for medicines, school costs, small household needs and the dignity of not having to ask. That is why so many women still ask about it — and why the question of whether it is still running matters so much.
Is the YSR Cheyutha Scheme Still Running in 2026? The Honest Status
No, the YSR Cheyutha Scheme is not running in 2026. It was stopped under the present government, and the scheme has been closed — the trackers that follow government schemes list it as successfully closed. No new applications are being taken, no new payments are being made under it, and there is no date on which it will restart.
You can verify this yourself. Check the Andhra Pradesh government portal at ap.gov.in for any Cheyutha announcement — there is none for a restart. Ask at your Grama or Ward Sachivalayam whether Cheyutha applications are being taken — they are not. Or call the grievance helpline 1902 and ask about the scheme’s status. If anyone tells you otherwise, ask them to show you the government order — a scheme that is running has an order, a portal and a payment record, and Cheyutha has none of these now.
If someone tells you that Cheyutha is still running, or offers to get you enrolled in it for a fee, do not believe them and do not pay. The scheme is closed. Anyone charging money for a Cheyutha application is taking advantage of women who do not know the scheme has stopped. If you are approached in this way, note the person’s details and report it through the grievance helpline 1902 or the portal at gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in.
Why Schemes Stop — and What to Watch For
Schemes stop when governments change, and Cheyutha is not the first welfare scheme to end with a change of government, nor will it be the last. A new government reviews the previous government’s schemes, keeps some, changes some, and closes others. That is the reality of how welfare works in a democracy, and it is why no scheme should be treated as permanent until it has survived more than one government.
What matters for you is how to tell a running scheme from a closed one. A running scheme has a live portal or a Sachivalayam process, an official government order, and people who have recently received payments. A closed scheme has none of these — only old news, old videos and people asking for money to enrol you. Whenever a scheme is announced, wait for the official launch on the government portal before you believe it, and never pay anyone to apply for a government scheme.
What Replaced It? Nothing Yet
Nothing has replaced the YSR Cheyutha Scheme. The present government announced a new scheme for women — Aadabidda Nidhi, a monthly benefit of ₹1,500 — but it has not been launched. An announced scheme that has not been launched pays nobody, and until it is launched, there is no equivalent women-cash scheme running in Andhra Pradesh.
Our guide to the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme explains the announcement and the current position in detail. Watch for an official launch announcement on the Andhra Pradesh government portal at ap.gov.in — and treat any claim that the scheme has started, or that you can apply for it now, with scepticism until the launch is officially confirmed. Do not pay anyone for an Aadabidda application either.
What Women Can Use Instead
While there is no replacement cash scheme, other support for women is running and worth using. The self-help group movement is the strongest of them: our guide to Stree Shakti Women SHGs in AP explains how DWCRA groups earn, save and borrow, and how to join one. The Stree Shakti free-bus scheme gives women free bus travel — our guide to the Stree Shakti Free Bus Travel Scheme explains it.
For safety and support, Mission Shakti’s services are running — our guide to Mission Shakti in Andhra Pradesh explains the 181 helpline, the Sakhi One Stop Centres and the hostels. Widows can check the widow pension under NTR Bharosa — our guide to the AP Widow Pension 2026 explains it. And for any government service problem, the grievance helpline 1902 and the portal at gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in are the routes to use.
Frequently Asked Questions About the YSR Cheyutha Scheme
Is the YSR Cheyutha Scheme still running in 2026?
No. The YSR Cheyutha Scheme has been stopped under the present government and is listed as closed. No new applications are being taken and no payments are being made under it.
Who did the scheme cover?
When it was running, it covered SC, ST, BC and minority women aged 45 to 60, paying ₹18,750 a year. That eligibility no longer leads to any payment, because the scheme itself has stopped.
Has anything replaced it?
No. Aadabidda Nidhi, a monthly benefit of ₹1,500, was announced but has not been launched. There is no equivalent women-cash scheme running in Andhra Pradesh at present.
Someone is asking me to pay for a Cheyutha application. What should I do?
Do not pay. The scheme is closed, so no one can enrol you in it. Note the person’s details and report it on the grievance helpline 1902 or at gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in.
Where can I get more information?
On the Andhra Pradesh government portal at ap.gov.in and the Ministry of Women and Child Development site at wcd.nic.in. For grievances, use gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in or call 1902.
The honest status of the YSR Cheyutha Scheme is that it has stopped: the ₹18,750 a year for women aged 45 to 60 is no longer paid, and nothing has replaced it yet — Aadabidda Nidhi was announced but not launched. Do not pay anyone for an application, use the support that is running — the self-help groups, the free bus, Mission Shakti and the widow pension — and watch the official portal for any genuine launch.
Last updated: November 2026