Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that the second ₹5,653 crore installment of the Rythu Bharosa scheme will be released on April 20[2].
The second installment totals ₹5,653 crore.
The payment targets more than 45 lakh farmers across the state, offering direct cash to help cover seed, fertilizer, and other inputs.
By injecting funds into the rural economy, the government hopes to boost crop yields ahead of the Kharif season, reduce farmer distress, and reinforce its political standing ahead of upcoming local elections[1].
More than 45 lakh farmers will receive assistance.
Rythu Bharosa, launched in 2023, distributes benefits in three phases to ensure smooth disbursement and minimize bottlenecks[1]. Phase one covered the 2023‑24 season, while phase two focused on wheat and pulses. The upcoming April 20 payment marks phase three, completing the current cycle.
The ₹5,653 crore tranche represents more than half of the ₹9,000 crore agricultural boost package announced by the state in 2024. The remaining funds are earmarked for irrigation projects, soil‑health initiatives, and market infrastructure[1].
The scheme is part of a ₹9,000 crore agricultural boost.
Chief Minister Reddy, representing the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), said the scheme demonstrates the government's commitment to farmer welfare and rural development. He said the disbursement will prevent loan defaults and encourage planting of high‑value crops.
The disbursement will be processed through the state's e‑payment platform, with beneficiaries receiving funds directly into their bank accounts. Officials expect the transaction to be completed within 48 hours of the launch, minimizing delays that have plagued previous subsidy programs.
The Rythu Bharosa program builds on earlier welfare initiatives such as the Telangana State Agricultural Development Fund, aiming to create a comprehensive safety net for small and marginal farmers. By coupling cash assistance with investments in irrigation, soil health, and market infrastructure, the government seeks to address both immediate financial needs and long‑term productivity challenges.
“The second installment totals ₹5,653 crore.”
What this means: The mid‑year cash infusion reinforces Telangana's broader effort to modernize agriculture while providing immediate relief to a vast number of smallholders. By tying the payment to a larger ₹9,000 crore package, the state signals a sustained fiscal commitment that could stabilize rural incomes, boost sowing decisions for the upcoming season and strengthen the ruling party's political capital ahead of local polls.
