AP Pensions: Early Payments, ₹5,000 for Amaravati Landless Poor Eyed

• Andhra Pradesh government will distribute January pensions on December 31st, benefiting over 60 lakh people.
• Pension distribution time is now 7 AM; secretariat employees are mandated to deliver door-to-door.
• CM Chandrababu will conduct random surveys to ensure proper distribution and prevent irregularities.
• A committee proposed a Rs. 5,000 pension for 4,929 landless poor in Amaravati, pending government approval.
• Government is positive about reinstating cancelled pensions in Amaravati; new applications can be submitted.

Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh improves pension delivery, considers benefit hikes for thousands.