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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Andhra Pradesh.
Official state nodal department overseeing Farmers & Agriculture schemes and citizen benefits in Andhra Pradesh.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 16 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh administers 16 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNMF / ZBNF), Andhra Pradesh Dr. YSR Custom Hiring Centres Farm Mechanization Scheme, Andhra Pradesh Dr. YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Fishermen Welfare Scheme, and 13 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://ap.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
World-renowned agro-ecology program promoting chemical-free zero-budget natural farming with indigenous cow-based bio-inputs (Jeevamrutham, Beejamrutham) across 10 Lakh farmers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Machinery rental empowerment scheme establishing custom hiring centres (CHCs) at Rythu Bharosa Kendras, providing tractors, harvesters, and drones at 40% to 50% state subsidy.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Coastal and inland fishermen livelihood protection providing ₹10,000 annual ban period relief, ₹9/liter diesel subsidy, and enhanced ₹10,00,000 accidental death ex-gratia.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Water conservation scheme providing 90% to 100% subsidy on drip and sprinkler irrigation systems for small and marginal farmers cultivating commercial and horticultural crops.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Ecological agriculture training initiative training farmers on integrated pest management (IPM), soil testing, water conservation, and reducing chemical fertilizer expenses by 30%.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Village-level digital agricultural facilitation offering certified seeds, organic fertilizers, and genuine agro-chemicals with state quality guarantee and doorstep delivery.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Universal 100% state-paid crop insurance protecting farmers against drought, cyclones, and unseasonal rainfall with zero premium cost to cultivators.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Cooperative dairy revival program in partnership with AMUL providing remunerative milk prices, automated testing, and zero-commission payments directly to rural women dairy farmers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Flagship farmer income support providing ₹13,500 annual financial assistance in three installments to farmer families and tenant farmers belonging to SC, ST, BC, and Minority communities.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Agricultural credit interest subvention providing 100% interest reimbursement on crop loans up to ₹1,00,000 for farmers who repay loans within the due date.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Free hydrogeological survey, drilling of agricultural borewells, and solar pump set installation for small/marginal farmers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Direct financial assistance of ₹10,000 during the annual marine fishing ban and diesel subsidy of ₹9 per litre for traditional fishers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Direct cash relief grant of ₹10,000 for marine fishermen families during the 61-day annual marine fishing conservation ban period in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Direct cash assistance of ₹13,500 per year for land-owning farmers and ₹13,500 for tenant farmers (CCRC holders) in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Agricultural input assistance providing ₹13,500 per year in three installments for landholder, tenant, and forest RoFR farmers in AP.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
100% interest subvention on crop loans up to ₹1 Lakh for farmers who repay their bank loans within the due date under official nodal ministry guidelines.