YSR Rythu Bharosa
YSR Rythu Bharosa is a program launched by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to financially assist farmers by depositing an amount of ₹13,500 per annum in three installments, in association with Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi with the state government contributing ₹7500 and the center ₹6000.[1]
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Type of project | Welfare program for farmers |
Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
Founder | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Chief Minister | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy |
Ministry | Department Of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare |
Established | 15 February 2019 |
Status | Active |
Website | https://ysrrythubharosa.ap.gov.in/RBApp/index.html |
Development
YSR Rythu Bharosa was launched by Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on 15 October 2019 releasing ₹3785 crore benefiting 38 lakh farmers in the state.[2] Rythu Bharosa Kendras were later launched on 30 May 2020 to supply seedlings, fertilizers and seeds to horticulture, aquaculture and agriculture sectors.[3] A total amount of ₹6,173 crore was spent on the scheme for the year 2019-20 and ₹6,928 core for 2020-21.[4]
The scheme
Under YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme, farmers get a financial assistance of ₹13,500 per annum where the state government contributes ₹7,500 and ₹6,000 is contributed by the Government of India.[5]
Tenant farmers were also considered eligible to the scheme.[6]
References
- "AP CM to launch YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan Yojana on Oct 15". @businessline. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- "Jagan launches farmer incentive scheme YSR Rythu Bharosa with PM KISAN Yojana". The News Minute. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- "All set for launch of Rythu Bharosa Kendras". The Hindu. 28 May 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- "government has spent Rs 6,173 crore under Rythu Bharosa". The Times of India. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- "Andhra CM launches YSR Bharosa scheme for farmers, weaves in Central grant". Hindustan Times. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- "Andhra Pradesh giving its farmers highest financial aid, quality inputs: CM". @businessline. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.