Telangana’s Aasara pensions were renamed Cheyutha. As of October 2026 the amount paid is still ₹2,016 a month for old age, widow, weaver, toddy tapper, beedi worker, single women, filaria, HIV and dialysis pensioners, and ₹4,016 for persons with disability. The Congress manifesto promised ₹4,000 and ₹6,000; Telangana Today reported on 1 October 2026 that the increase has not been implemented, and the government is said to be weighing a ₹500 step*. Check your eligibility below.
Cheyutha pension checker
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Amount by category (October 2026)
| Category | Age* | Paid now | Promised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old age | 57+ | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
| Widow | 18+ | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
| Persons with disability (40%+, SADAREM) | Any | ₹4,016 | ₹6,000 |
| Weavers, toddy tappers | 50+ | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
| Beedi workers (PF registered) | Any | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
| Single women | 30+ rural / 35+ urban | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
| Filaria (grade 4), HIV (ART), dialysis patients | Any | ₹2,016 | ₹4,000 |
Eligibility rules
- Family income up to ₹1.5 lakh a year in rural areas and ₹2 lakh in urban areas.
- Land up to 3 acres of wet (irrigated) land or 7.5 acres of dry land.
- Not for families with a government / PSU employee or pensioner, income-tax payer, large business, or a four-wheeler*.
- One pension per person; generally one pension per family except disability*.
- Aadhaar, ration card, bank account, and age / disability / widow proof are needed.
Status and payments
- Pensions are paid monthly by bank DBT or at the post office with biometric authentication.
- Check status on the Aasara / Cheyutha pension site (aasara.telangana.gov.in) with your pension ID, or at the MPDO / municipal office*.
- New applications were taken through Praja Palana; sanctions came in phases*.
- If a pensioner dies, the spouse can apply for transfer of the pension (widow pension) at the MPDO*.
What the promise means for you
If the full promise is implemented, an old-age pensioner gets ₹1,984 more a month (₹23,808 a year) and a disabled pensioner ₹1,984 more. A ₹500 step would take amounts to ₹2,516 and ₹4,516*. We will update this page when a G.O. is issued.
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Cheyutha pension: frequently asked questions
What is the Cheyutha pension amount in 2026? ₹2,016 a month for most categories and ₹4,016 for persons with disability, as of October 2026.
Has the Telangana pension been increased to ₹4,000? Not as of October 2026. The promise of ₹4,000 (₹6,000 for disabled) has not been implemented; a smaller ₹500 step is being considered*.
What is the age for old age pension in Telangana? 57 years and above*.
How to check Aasara / Cheyutha pension status? On the Aasara pension site with your pension ID or Aadhaar, or at the MPDO / municipal office*.
Is Aasara the same as Cheyutha? Yes. The scheme was renamed Cheyutha by the present government; the rules are the same.
Sources (checked 29 October 2026): Telangana government scheme information FY 2025-26 (rates ₹2,016 / ₹4,016) and Telangana Today report (1 Oct 2026) as cited by IndToday; eligibility from SERP Telangana guidelines as summarised by secondary sites*. cheyutha.telangana.gov.in redirected and aasara.telangana.gov.in did not open from our cloud server.
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