Amaravati: The state government released Rs 2,714.78 crore towards NTR Bharosa pensions for 62,07,573 beneficiaries across the state for the month of August, according to minister for MSME, rural poverty alleviation Kondapalli Srinivas. A total of 11,98,044 beneficiaries in the six north Andhra districts will receive Rs 514.42 crore on Thursday. The remaining 50,09,529 pensioners across the rest of the state will receive Rs 2,198.31 crore on August 1, he said. Srinivas reiterated that the government is committed to ensuring the timely disbursement of NTR Bharosa pensions, with beneficiaries receiving their pensions on the first day of every month. He said the initiative reflects the coalition government’s focus on social security and the welfare of the poor, elderly, and underprivileged families across Andhra Pradesh.