What do you get under Nethanna Sevalo?
Yearly cash help for handloom weaver families (reported ₹25,000), plus free electricity up to 200 units a month for handloom households and 500 units for powerloom units from April 2026.
The ₹25,000 amount and the launch are from news reports; check with the department. Weavers aged 50+ get the NTR Bharosa pension separately.
Nethanna Sevalo: latest updates
- Chief Minister launched Nethanna Sevalo on National Handloom Day, with ₹25,000 for each eligible handloom family. news report
- Free power up to 200 units for handloom households and 500 units for powerloom units began. official source
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Who is eligible for Nethanna Sevalo?
- Active handloom weaver families in Andhra Pradesh (for the cash help).
- Handloom weaver households and powerloom units (for free power).
Documents needed for Nethanna Sevalo
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Nethanna Sevalo
- Contact the Handlooms and Textiles office in your district or the welfare assistant at your village or ward secretariat.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Nethanna Sevalo?
Active handloom weaver families in Andhra Pradesh (for the cash help). Handloom weaver households and powerloom units (for free power).
How much do I get under Nethanna Sevalo?
Yearly cash help for handloom weaver families (reported ₹25,000), plus free electricity up to 200 units a month for handloom households and 500 units for powerloom units from April 2026. The ₹25,000 amount and the launch are from news reports; check with the department. Weavers aged 50+ get the NTR Bharosa pension separately.
What documents do I need for Nethanna Sevalo?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Latest electricity bill.
How do I apply for Nethanna Sevalo?
Contact the Handlooms and Textiles office in your district or the welfare assistant at your village or ward secretariat. Official site: https://handlooms.ap.gov.in/stateschemes.html
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Nethanna Sevalo?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Handlooms and Textiles Department, Govt of Andhra Pradesh: state schemes (free power, G.O.Ms. No.44)
- Andhra Pradesh Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 57)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.