Cheyutha Pension: Only 3 Days Left — Check Who Can Apply and Eligibility Criteria
HYDERABAD: Applications have been invited on a priority basis for new pensions under the Cheyutha Scheme. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2026.
Officials will consider applications under a saturation approach. Eligible categories include widows, single women, people with disabilities, toddy tappers and weavers.
Filariasis, dialysis and blood-disorder patients eligible
Grade II and III filariasis patients, dialysis patients and people with blood-disorder disabilities can also apply for pensions under the scheme.
Widows aged 18 years or above can apply by submitting their husband’s death certificate. Single women must meet the specified age and separation conditions, including being married and deserted or unmarried.
There is no age limit for people with disabilities. However, applicants must have at least 40% disability. The requirement is 51% for people with hearing impairment.
Toddy tappers and weavers must be aged 50 years or above. Toddy tappers should be members of a Toddy Tappers Co-operative Society, while weavers need certification from the Handloom and Textiles Department.
People with Grade II or III filariasis can apply. Dialysis patients receiving treatment under Aarogyasri can also seek the pension.
Income and asset limits apply
The scheme also sets household-level exclusion criteria. A household cannot qualify if it owns more than three acres of wet or irrigated dry land or 7.5 acres of dry land.
Families with children employed in government, public sector, private sector, outsourced or contract jobs are also excluded. The same applies if children work as doctors, contractors, professionals or self-employed persons.
Ownership of large businesses, including oil mills, rice mills, petrol pumps and rig operations, can also make a household ineligible.
Households already receiving a government pension or freedom-fighter pension cannot apply. Families owning light or heavy four-wheelers or heavy vehicles are also excluded.
Authorities will assess economic eligibility based on household lifestyle, occupation and assets. The annual household income limit is ₹1.50 lakh in rural areas and ₹2 lakh in urban areas.
Applicants should check the eligibility criteria and required documents for their respective categories before submitting their applications. With August 31 as the deadline, applicants have three days left to complete the process.
