The Rythu Bandhu scheme, also known as the Farmer’s Investment Support Scheme (FISS), is a welfare program by the Government of Telangana to support farmer’s investment for two crops a year. The scheme was launched on May 10, 2018, by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekhar Rao.
Under the scheme, the government provides ₹5,000 per acre per season to support the farm investment, twice a year, for rabi (winter) and kharif (rainy) seasons. This is a first direct farmer investment support scheme in India, where the cash is paid directly.
The scheme is aimed at reducing the debt burden of farmers, improving their income, and increasing agricultural productivity. It has been very well-received by farmers in Telangana, and has been credited with boosting agricultural growth in the state.
The following are the eligibility criteria for the Rythu Bandhu scheme in Telangana:
- The farmer must be a landholder in Telangana.
- The farmer must have a minimum of 0.80 acres of land.
- The farmer must not be a tenant farmer.
- The farmer must not be a wealthy agricultural labourer.
- The farmer must have an Aadhaar card and a voter ID card.
To apply for the Rythu Bandhu scheme, the farmer can visit the nearest Rythu Bandhu Seva Kendra (RSK) with the following documents:
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Land records
- Bank account details
The RSK will then verify the documents and submit the application to the government. The government will then disburse the funds directly to the farmer’s bank account.
The Rythu Bandhu scheme has been a major success in Telangana. It has helped to reduce the debt burden of farmers, improve their income, and increase agricultural productivity. The scheme has also been credited with boosting the rural economy in Telangana.
Here are some of the benefits of the Rythu Bandhu scheme:
- It reduces the debt burden of farmers.
- It improves the income of farmers.
- It increases agricultural productivity.
- It boosts the rural economy.
- It creates employment opportunities in rural areas.
- It helps to conserve water.
- It promotes sustainable agriculture.
The Rythu Bandhu scheme is a landmark initiative by the Government of Telangana to support farmers and boost agricultural growth. It is a model for other states to emulate.
How to check Rythu Bandhu status 2023?
There are two ways to check your Rythu Bandhu status in 2023:
- Online
- Go to the TS IFMIS website: https://ifmis.telangana.gov.in/rythubandhustatus.
- Enter your year and PPB number.
- Click on Submit.
- You will see the status of your Rythu Bandhu payment.
- Through SMS
- Send an SMS to 9490606060 with the following format:
- RYTHU<space>PPB number<space>year
- For example, to check the status of your Rythu Bandhu payment for the year 2023 and your PPB number is 123456, you will send the following SMS:
- RYTHU 123456 2023
- You will receive an SMS with the status of your Rythu Bandhu payment.
- Send an SMS to 9490606060 with the following format:
Here are some additional details about checking your Rythu Bandhu status:
- The year is the year for which you are checking the status of your payment.
- The PPB number is a unique number that is assigned to each farmer who is eligible for the Rythu Bandhu scheme. You can find your PPB number on your Rythu Bandhu application form.
- If your status is Pending, it means that your application is still being processed.
- If your status is Approved, it means that your payment has been approved and will be credited to your bank account shortly.
- If your status is Rejected, it means that your application has been rejected. You can contact the Rythu Bandhu Seva Kendra (RSK) for more information about why your application was rejected.