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Telangana Rythu Bharosa Scheme

Managed by: Department of Agriculture (Commissioner of Agriculture, Telangana)

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About the Scheme

Rythu Bharosa is Telangana's flagship farmer investment support scheme providing Rs. 12,000 per acre per year to land-owning farmers for purchasing agricultural inputs across Kharif and Rabi seasons.

Welfare Benefits & Assistance

•Rs. 12,000 per acre per year for actively cultivated land (Rs. 6,000 per acre for each of the two cropping seasons: Kharif and Rabi)
•Amount directly transferred to the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT
•In addition, eligible farmers receive Rs. 6,000/year under PM-KISAN (central scheme)
•Investment support intended for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural inputs

Eligibility Criteria

State ResidencyMust be a resident farmer of Telangana

Age LimitsNo specific age restriction

Family Income CapNo income restriction; eligibility is based on land ownership and active cultivation

Social Class / CategoryOpen to all categories

Additional Prerequisites

Must be a land-owning farmer (pattadar) with land registered in the Dharani portal
Land must be actively cultivated; fallow, reserved, or non-cultivable land is not covered
Must possess an Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT
Tenant farmers and landless laborers are not eligible under core investment support

Documents Required for Application

Aadhaar CardBank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked)Pattadar Passbook from Dharani portalMobile Number linked with Aadhaar

Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Visit the official Rythu Bharosa portal (rythubharosa.telangana.gov.in)

Check beneficiary status using your Aadhaar number or Pattadar Passbook number

If not registered, contact the nearest Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) for enrollment

Who Should Apply?

✓Land-owning farmers in Telangana with actively cultivated land
✓Pattadars registered on the Dharani portal

Who Should NOT Apply?

✗Tenant farmers and landless laborers
✗Land owners with fallow or non-cultivable land
✗Government employees

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much do farmers get per acre?

Eligible farmers receive Rs. 12,000 per acre per year, distributed as Rs. 6,000 per season (Kharif and Rabi).

Is Rythu Bharosa the same as Rythu Bandhu?

Rythu Bharosa is the renamed and enhanced version of the earlier Rythu Bandhu scheme under the current Telangana government.

Are tenant farmers eligible?

Under the core investment support, only land-owning farmers (pattadars) are eligible. Tenant farmer policies are under review.

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Who Can Apply:

All active farmers in Andhra Pradesh with registered land holdings

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