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Telangana CM Dedicates New Year to Farmers, Announces Loan Waiver & Rythu Bharosa

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy dedicated the new Telugu year to farmer welfare during Ugadi celebrations. He announced a waiver of farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh to relieve indebted farmers. The government will deposit Rythu Bharosa funds directly into farmers' accounts on March 22, building on Rs 18,000 crore already spent on the scheme. Reddy also highlighted the introduction of the Bhu Bharati system to resolve land ownership issues caused by the previous Dharani portal.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Ugadi Focus on Farmer Welfare

  • Rs 2 lakh farm loan waiver
  • Rythu Bharosa funds on March 22
  • Replacing Dharani with Bhu Bharati
  • Telangana has lowest farmer debt in India
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Telangana CM participates in Sri Parabhava Nama Ugadi celebrations

CM Revanth Reddy dedicates Ugadi to farmers, announces Rs 2 lakh loan waiver, Rythu Bharosa payout on March 22, and reforms to boost agricultural income.

"farmers would be made 'King' by promoting agriculture as a lucrative profession - A Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 19

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the state government is committed to the welfare of the farming community and is taking various measures to boost their income.

Participating in "Sri Parabhava Nama " Ugadi celebrations on Thursday in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers' welfare.

He said all efforts are being made to increase profitability in agriculture and farmers would be made 'King' by promoting agriculture as a lucrative profession.

Stating that the government was providing a bonus in addition to remunerative price, the Chief Minister said that Rythu Bharosa funds will be released and deposited in farmers' accounts on March 22. The state government has already spent Rs 18,000 crores for 'Rythu Bharosa'.

To give a big relief to the farmers under debt, Revanth Reddy said that the government waived off farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh.

It is a matter of pride that Telangana is the state with the lowest debt burden on farmers in the country, he said, adding that 70 per cent of the families in Telangana are dependent on agriculture.

The Chief Minister highlighted that Bhu Bharati was introduced to resolve land ownership issues by removing the Dharani portal, which caused a lot of problems to the farmers about land ownership.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the government is moving ahead with the goal of positioning Telangana as a frontrunner among all states in the country.

The Chief Minister also said that the government keeps up its preparations to deal with any natural calamity.

Revanth Reddy prayed for prosperity of people of Telangana on the auspicious occasion of the Ugadi festival.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in agricultural development, I appreciate the focus on making farming profitable. The real test will be in implementation and ensuring these schemes benefit small and marginal farmers, not just the large landholders.
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Priya S
Good to hear about Bhu Bharati replacing Dharani. That portal was a nightmare for my uncle who has a small plot. Land records are a mess. If this new system is transparent and farmer-friendly, it will be a huge achievement. Fingers crossed!
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Rohit P
Promises are easy to make during festivals. We hear this every year from every government. Show us the results on the ground. Are crop prices stable? Are inputs affordable? That's what matters to my father who is a farmer.
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Vikram M
Ugadi is about new beginnings. Hoping this new Telugu year brings real prosperity to our annadatas. The commitment to deal with natural calamities is crucial given the unpredictable weather. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Ugadi!
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Karthik V
Rs 18,000 crores is a massive amount. Transparency in how this money is spent is key. The government should put out clear, village-level data on beneficiaries of Rythu Bharosa and loan waivers. Public audit will build trust.

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