Navaratnalu Explained

Navaratnalu
Type:Government Welfare Schemes
Location:Andhra Pradesh, India
Founder:Government of Andhra Pradesh
Chiefminister:Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Current Status:Active

Navaratnalu are a set of nine welfare schemes introduced by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, as promised during Praja Sankalpa Yatra (political campaign tour on foot) before 2019 assembly elections.[1] [2] [3]

YSR Rythu Bharosa

See main article: YSR Rythu Bharosa. Under the scheme, farmers from economically poor backgrounds are financially assisted by the government by depositing ₹13,500 per annum in three installments, in association with Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi with the state government contributing ₹7500 and the center ₹6000.[4] [5]

Jagananna Vidya Deevena

See main article: Jagananna Vidya Deevena. Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a welfare scheme namely Jagananna Vidya Deevena where the full fee including the tuition, special and examination fee is reimbursed for students from poor economic backgrounds.[6] [7]

YSR Arogyasri

The scheme is the extended version of Aarogyasri launched by late Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy where free health care is provided for all the people of below poverty line once the hospital bill crosses ₹1000 covering 2,200 medical procedures.[8] [9]

YSR Jala Kala

Under the scheme, government digs borewells for free benefiting over three lakh farmers hailing from below poverty line.[10]

Prohibition of liquor

The revised liquor policy has been introduced in the state where the alcohol is subjected to be banned in a phased manner.[11] All the belt shops in the state have been shut down and the total number of liquor shops in the state have been by 33 percent.[12]

Jagananna Ammavodi

See main article: Jagananna Ammavodi. The scheme has been launched to encourage parents to send their children to school by depositing ₹15,000 rupees of financial assistance in the bank account of student's mother.[13] [14]

YSR Aasara and YSR Cheyutha

See main article: YSR Aasara and YSR Cheyutha.

Housing for poor

Under the scheme, 25 lakh houses are subjected to be constructed in 5 years for citizens living below poverty line which is popularly known as Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu.[19] [20]

YSR Pension Kanuka

See main article: YSR Pension Kanuka. The pension amount for senior citizens, disabled people and transgenders has been hiked also revising the age eligibility to 60 years from 65 years.[21] [22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-03-27. Implement every scheme under Navaratnalu: CM Jagan. 2021-10-13. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-06-11. Andhra Pradesh: How YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is casting his net wide. 2021-10-13. India Today. en.
  3. News: 2021-02-11. CM: tap revenue sources for implementing Navaratnalu. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-10-13. 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: 2019-02-14. AP CM to launch YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan Yojana on Oct 15. 2021-10-13. @businessline. en.
  5. Web site: 2019-10-15. Jagan launches farmer incentive scheme YSR Rythu Bharosa with PM KISAN Yojana. 2021-10-13. The News Minute. en.
  6. Web site: 2019-12-01. AP government frames guidelines for 'Jagananna Vidya Deevena' and 'Vasathi Deevena' schemes. 2021-10-13. The New Indian Express.
  7. News: 2021-07-26. Second tranche of Vidya Deevena to be released on Thursday. 2021-10-13. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  8. News: 2020-07-17. CM Jagan launches expanded Aarogyasri. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-10-13. 0971-751X.
  9. News: 2020-07-16. 87 new procedures whose cost exceeds ₹1,000 included in YSR Aarogyasri scheme. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-10-13. 0971-751X.
  10. News: 2020-11-10. 'Jala Kala' to benefit over three lakh farmers. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-10-13. 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: 2021-03-26. YSRC govt committed to implementing total ban on liquor: Minister. 2021-10-13. The New Indian Express.
  12. Web site: 2021-01-07. Liquor consumption down in AP due to phased liquor ban. 2021-10-13. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  13. Web site: 2020-01-06. Andhra Pradesh CM set to launch Amma Vodi scheme on January 9 Vijayawada News - Times of India. 2021-10-13. The Times of India. en.
  14. News: 2020-01-09. Jagan set to launch 'Amma Vodi' scheme today. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-10-13. 0971-751X.
  15. News: 2020-09-09. Andhra Pradesh CM to launch 'YSR Asara' scheme for SHGs. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-10-13. 0971-751X.
  16. Web site: 2020-09-12. Andhra Pradesh: Jagan Mohan Reddy Launches 'YSR Aasara' Scheme; 87 Lakh Women To Benefit. 2021-10-13. Moneycontrol. en.
  17. Web site: 2020-08-12. YSR Cheyutha: Andhra Pradesh CM Jaganmohan Reddy launches YSR Cheyutha scheme Vijayawada News - Times of India. 2021-10-13. The Times of India. en.
  18. Web site: 2020-08-12. YSR Cheyutha will benefit 23 lakh women. 2021-10-13. The New Indian Express.
  19. Web site: 2021-06-28. '17 lakh houses to be constructed for beneficiaries under Navaratnalu Phase I in Andhra Pradesh' Amaravati News - Times of India. 2021-10-13. The Times of India. en.
  20. Web site: 2021-07-03. Andhra Pradesh govt lays stones for 2.02 lakh houses on single day. 2021-10-13. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  21. Web site: 2020-03-02. 87.5% beneficiaries get pensions on Day One of YSR Pension Kanuka. 2021-10-13. The New Indian Express.
  22. Web site: 2021-09-02. Pension to all eligible without slash in Andhra Pradesh. 2021-10-13. Deccan Chronicle. en.

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