Relief is on the horizon for Telangana's farming community as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced Sunday that the promised Rythu Bharosa scheme will roll out after Sankranthi, boosting annual farmer assistance to Rs.15,000 per acre.
"This is Sonia Gandhi's guarantee to our farmers," Reddy assured during a press conference, dismissing opposition rumors about the program's implementation. The enhanced aid package represents a Rs.5,000 increase from the previous BRS government's Rythu Bandhu scheme, which provided Rs.10,000 per acre.
Demonstrating his administration's commitment to farmers, Reddy highlighted that his two-month-old government has already cleared Rs.7,625 crore in pending Rythu Bandhu payments left by the previous regime. Additionally, the Congress government has fulfilled its promise of crop loan waivers up to Rs.2 lakh, benefiting over 25.35 lakh farmers with a total waiver of Rs.20,616 crore &ndash; a record-breaking agricultural relief package in independent India's history.
The implementation details of Rythu Bharosa will be finalized after discussing the recommendations of a Cabinet Sub-Committee, led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, in the Assembly.
While acknowledging the state's challenging financial situation &ndash; with debts ballooning from Rs.69,000 crore in 2014 to Rs.7.5 lakh crore under the previous government &ndash; Reddy emphasized his administration's determination to support farmers through multiple initiatives including free electricity, subsidized fertilizers, and minimum support price guarantees.
The Chief Minister also announced plans to incorporate locally-grown fine variety rice into the public distribution system and welfare hostel meals, continuing the Rs.500 per quintal bonus for fine variety paddy in the upcoming season after successfully procuring 31 lakh tonnes.
Standing firm against BJP criticism, Reddy challenged Prime Minister Modi's government to a public debate comparing promise fulfillment at state and central levels, while also questioning BJP's claims about prohibition in Gujara
--IANS

Telangana  Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy  addressing media

Congress to keep promises made to farmers to pay Rs 15000 aid per annum

Telangana CM: Farmer Aid Scheme to Start Post-Sankranthi

Congress to keep promises made to farmers to pay Rs 15000 aid per annum

December 1, 2024 | 20:48 IST