As part of its poll promises, the coalition govt led by CM Chandrababu Naidu has issued key orders to provide unemployment benefits to Vedic scholars in temples as a Diwali gift. The govt has decided to offer a monthly unemployment benefit of ₹3,000. This assistance will be extended to all 600 Vedic scholars associated with the Simhachalam, Annavaram, Srisailam, and Kanipakam temples.