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The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has released ₹50.50 crore in honorariums to 8,418 pastors across the state as a Christmas gift. Each pastor will receive ₹60,000, covering their monthly honorarium of ₹5,000 for the period of December 2024 to November 2025.

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Andhra Pradesh Govt. Releases ₹50.5 Crore Christmas Gift for Pastors

VIJAYAWADA – The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a special Christmas gift for pastors across the state, releasing a total of ₹50.50 crore in honorariums. The initiative follows Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s commitment to ensure the timely disbursement of monthly payments.

According to a press release issued Wednesday, the funds will benefit 8,418 pastors, each receiving ₹60,000, which covers their monthly honorarium of ₹5,000 for the period spanning December 2024 to November 2025. The move is seen as a gesture of goodwill from the government during the Christmas season.

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