AP Pioneers IT Verification for Welfare Scheme Beneficiaries

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that it will use information technology to verify and compile a list of beneficiaries for its welfare schemes, marking the first time a state has adopted such a system. The initiative aims to cross‑check existing records with biometric and digital data to eliminate duplicate entries and ensure that only eligible families receive benefits. Officials say the move will reduce fraud and improve the efficiency of welfare disbursements. The state plans to roll out the system across all major schemes by the end of the fiscal year.