Telangana’s Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion

Current Context: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the expansion of the Rythu Bharosa Scheme on January 4, 2025. 

• Here are the key points of the expansion:
• Increased Financial Assistance: Farmers will receive ₹12,000 per acre annually, up from the previous ₹10,000.
• New Scheme for Laborers: The Indiramma Atmeeya Bharosa Scheme will provide ₹12,000 annually to landless agricultural laborers.
• Implementation Date: The changes will take effect from January 26, 2025.
• Objectives: The expansion aims to enhance financial support for farmers and landless laborers, improve food security, and boost rural livelihoods.

Question:

1 What is the new annual financial assistance provided to farmers under the expanded Rythu Bharosa Scheme?

• A) ₹10,000 per acre
• B) ₹12,000 per acre
• C) ₹15,000 per acre
• D) ₹8,000 per acre

Answer: B) The financial assistance for farmers under the Rythu Bharosa Scheme has been increased from ₹10,000 per acre annually to ₹12,000 per acre, as announced by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.