Allegations have surfaced that under the Rythu Bandhu scheme, many non-eligible farmers received benefits, including payments for uncropped lands, buildings, and venture plots.
In response, the Telangana government plans to reform and rename the scheme as Rythu Bharosa, with a focus on providing benefits to genuine and needy farmers, including tenant cultivators.
Additionally, the government is contemplating an enhancement of the assistance amount from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per acre per annum for agricultural landholders and tenant farmers, and ₹12,000 per annum for agricultural labourers.
This transition aims to improve transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in delivering agrarian assistance.
To implement this effectively, a cabinet sub-committee has been formed to finalise guidelines under Rythu Bharosa.
Q. Which of the following statements is/are true in relation to Rythu Bandhu scheme in Telangana? ( GROUP II- 2024)
A. Rythu Bandhu (Investment Support) scheme was launched in the year 2019.
B. Under this scheme, initially an amount of ₹12,000 per acre, per year was given to owners of lands.
Choose the correct answer:
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
Answer: 4