Mon Jun 23 08:22:55 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Telangana government has successfully disbursed ₹8,284.66 crore to 67.01 lakh farmers across all 33 districts under the Rythu Bharosa scheme for the Vanakalam crop. The disbursements started on June 16, 2025, and were tiered based on landholding size, ensuring equitable distribution to small, marginal, and medium farmers. Nalgonda district received the highest disbursement, and Achampet constituency topped the list in terms of individual constituency allocation.
**News Article:**
**Telangana Farmers Receive Over ₹8,284 Crore Under Rythu Bharosa Scheme**
**HYDERABAD, June 23, 2025** – The Telangana government has announced the successful disbursement of ₹8,284.66 crore to 67.01 lakh farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme for the Vanakalam crop, as of Monday, June 23, 2025.
The financial assistance scheme, covering all 33 districts of Telangana, has benefited farmers owning a total of 138.08 lakh acres so far. The program aims to provide timely financial support to farmers based on their landholding size, with a focus on equitable distribution to small, marginal, and medium farmers.
Disbursements commenced on June 16, 2025, starting with smaller landholders and gradually expanding to larger ones. On the first day, ₹23.49 crore was transferred to 41.25 lakh beneficiaries owning up to two acres. Subsequent installments targeted farmers with landholdings ranging from three to nine acres between June 17 and 21. On June 23, farmers owning up to 15 acres were covered, with ₹5.14 crore disbursed to 81,571 beneficiaries.
“The program is instrumental in supporting our agricultural community,” stated a representative from the Chief Minister’s Office. “By distributing funds based on landholding, we ensure that even our smallest farmers receive crucial assistance.”
Nalgonda district has emerged as the leading recipient, with ₹679.19 crores disbursed to 5.13 lakh farmers. Other districts, including Khammam, Nagarkurnool, Suryapet, and Sangareddy, have also received significant support, each exceeding ₹350 crore. Achampet constituency topped the list in terms of individual constituency allocation, with ₹147.95 crore disbursed to 1.02 lakh pattadars.
The Rythu Bharosa scheme continues to be a cornerstone of the Telangana government’s efforts to bolster the agricultural sector and improve the livelihoods of farmers across the state.
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