Andhra CM launches YSR Nethanna Nestham Welfare Scheme

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the YSR Nethanna Nestham scheme for weavers.
The aim of the scheme is to provide Rs 24,000 per annum to each handloom weaver family.
The scheme would provide financial aid to about 85,000 families across the State for a period of 5 years. Thus, each family would get Rs. 1.2 lakh at the end of 5 years.
The CM also announced ex-gratia to all the families of the deceased weavers who had committed suicide. Families of 57 weavers from Anantapur district, AP will be given a financial assistance of Rs.3.5 crores.The cheques would be delivered by public representatives and authorities.
Biswabhusan Harichandan is the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.