AP CM Approves ₹30 Crore Honorarium for 8,427 Pastors

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has sanctioned ₹30 crore to provide honoraria for 8,427 pastors across the state. Each pastor will receive ₹5,000 per month for seven months, covering the period from May to November 2024. The announcement, made on the eve of Good Friday, was described by the government as a gesture of goodwill and support for the Christian community. The initiative marks the state’s continued focus on welfare measures for religious service personnel.