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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Andhra Pradesh.
Official state nodal department overseeing Women & Child Development schemes and citizen benefits in Andhra Pradesh.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 17 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 17 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Andhra Pradesh Disha SOS Women Safety & Emergency Response Scheme, Andhra Pradesh Dr. YSR Mahila Police Community Protection Initiative, Andhra Pradesh Dr. YSR Vatsalya Orphan & Destitute Child Care Scheme, and 14 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
Pioneering women security initiative featuring Disha mobile SOS app, 18 dedicated Disha Police Stations, special fast-track courts, and emergency police dispatch in 6-8 minutes.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Pioneering grassroots policing deploying 15,000+ trained female Mahila Police across all Village and Ward Secretariats to address domestic violence, child safety, and community disputes.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Comprehensive child protection providing ₹4,000 monthly foster care stipend, free boarding school education, and ₹10,00,000 fixed deposit for children orphaned during COVID-19.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Subsidized secure urban housing and on-site child day-care facilities for low and middle-income employed women in major tier-1 and tier-2 cities of Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Historic maternal schooling incentive providing ₹15,000 annual direct cash transfer to every poor mother who sends her children to school from Class 1 to Class 12.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Universal menstrual hygiene program distributing 10 free high-quality branded sanitary napkins every month to 10 Lakh adolescent girls in government schools and junior colleges.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Landmark SHG women debt reimbursement repaying the entire outstanding bank loan principal of ₹25,517 Crore in 4 equal annual installments directly to 78 Lakh rural and urban women.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Intensive maternal and child malnutrition eradication providing hot cooked meals, milk, boiled eggs, peanut chikki, and fortified take-home rations across 77 tribal scheduled mandals.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Comprehensive statewide nutrition scheme serving hot cooked meals, milk, eggs, and fortified micro-nutrients across 47,287 Anganwadi centres for 30 Lakh mothers and toddlers in plain areas.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Universal interest waiver scheme reimbursing 100% bank loan interest for women self-help groups who maintain prompt monthly repayment discipline.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Reimbursement of outstanding bank loans of women self-help groups in four equal annual DBT installments in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Financial assistance to reimburse outstanding bank loan balances of DWCRA women Self Help Groups (SHGs) available across districts in Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Direct financial assistance of ₹18,750 per year (total ₹75,000 over 4 years) for SC, ST, BC, and Minority women aged 45-60.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Direct financial assistance of ₹18,750 per year (totaling ₹75,000 over 4 years) for SC, ST, BC, and Minority women aged 45 to 60 in AP.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Annual financial assistance of ₹15,000 (total ₹45,000 over 3 years) for poor women aged 45-60 from upper caste communities.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Marriage financial incentive of ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 for poor brides from SC, ST, BC, Minority, and Differently Abled backgrounds.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Annual financial grant of ₹15,000 (total ₹75,000 over 5 years) for women aged 45-60 from Kapu, Balija, Telaga, and Ontari communities.