Rythu Bharosa Implemention After Sankranti: CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to farmers by announcing the disbursement of Rythu Bharosa funds after the Sankranti festival.

Speaking to the media at his residence here on Sunday, the Chief Minister assured farmers of continued support through the Rs500 bonus for paddy procurement and urged them to disregard "deceptive promises" from opposition parties like BRS and BJP.

He revealed that a cabinet sub-committee led by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has been formed to finalise the modalities of the Rythu Bharosa scheme. The policy will be discussed in the Assembly before implementation, Revanth Reddy said.

He further encouraged farmers to cultivate high-yield varieties like BPT, HMT and Telangana Sona, emphasising the Congress government's farmer-centric agenda. The Chief Minister also criticised the previous BRS government for burdening the State with Rs7 lakh crore debt.

"Despite inheriting such massive liabilities, we have fulfilled our promises, including clearing Rs7,625 crore of pending Rythu Bandhu dues immediately after assuming office," he stated.

Highlighting achievements, the Chief Minister said, "Rs20,616 crore worth of loans have been waived, benefitting 2,53,964 farmers in Telangana."