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Rythu Bandhu Scheme: To increase the income of farmers in the country and reduce the cost of farming, many schemes are being run by the central government and different state governments. One of these is the Rythu Bandhu Scheme of the Telangana Government, which is seen as a big relief for the farmers. By getting financial help even before the start of farming, farmers are able to purchase seeds, fertilizers and other things on time. Due to which production also has a positive impact. In such a situation, let us tell you today what is Rythu Bandhu Scheme and which farmers get its benefit?
What is Rythu Bandhu Scheme?
Rythu Bandhu Scheme was started by the Telangana Government in 2018, it is also called Farmer Investment Assistance Scheme. Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance of Rs 5000 per acre to the farmers in the first season of every crop season, be it Rabi or Kharif. That means, twice a year this amount is sent directly to the bank accounts of the farmers. The special thing about this scheme is that it is not a loan of any kind, but is a complete grant. Farmers do not need to return this money. This amount goes directly into the accounts of the farmers through DBT, due to which the process remains transparent and fast.
What benefits do farmers get?
Through this scheme, farmers get money even before doing farming. With this, they can meet their needs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and labor on time. Due to timely investment, there is no delay in sowing of crops and the possibility of better production increases. Apart from this, this scheme reduces the need for farmers to depend on moneylenders or expensive loans. With money coming directly into the account, the role of any middleman is eliminated.
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Which farmers can take benefit of this scheme?
The benefit of Rythu Bandhu Scheme is available only to those farmers of Telangana, in whose name the agricultural land is registered. For this, it is necessary for the farmer’s name to be in the government land records. Also, the land should be cultivable and farming is being done on it. Whereas sharecroppers, sharecroppers and agricultural laborers do not come under the scope of this scheme. That means, farmers who do not have land in their name do not get the benefit of this scheme.
How is the application made?
To avail the benefits of this scheme, farmers have to keep their important documents like Aadhar card, bank account details, land related documents and tenant passbook ready. The application can be made through online portal or local revenue office. After the application, the information is verified by the concerned department and if everything is found correct, the amount is transferred directly to the bank account.
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