Farmers in Telangana demand patta passbooks, Rythu Bharosa, threaten suicide
One of the protesters stated that farmers had not received any benefits from the mentioned schemes for the past nine years.
Farmers in Telangana demand patta passbooks, Rythu Bharosa, threaten suicide
Hyderabad: On Monday, February 3, a group of farmers from Mahabubabad in Telangana staged a protest in Narayanpuram village, Kesamudram mandal. They demanded the issuance of patta passbooks along with the implementation of the Rythu Bharosa and Rythu Bima schemes, warning that they would resort to consuming poison if their demands were not met.
One protester stated that for the past nine years, farmers had not benefited from these schemes despite repeated appeals at various government offices. “For nine years, we haven’t received any benefits under the Rythu Bharosa and Rythu Bima schemes. Our protests have yielded no results,” he said.
Earlier on January 5, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that farmers would receive Rs 12,000 per acre annually under Rythu Bharosa, a sum slightly lower than the Rs 15,000 promised during the 2023 Assembly elections. The scheme is set to commence from January 26, as declared following a Cabinet meeting.
Revanth Reddy explained that the decision to provide Rs 12,000 per acre was made in consideration of the state’s current financial situation, noting that this amount is still Rs 2,000 more than what was provided under the previous Rythu Bandhu scheme by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government. He emphasized that the scheme aims to transform agriculture into a celebration, covering all farmers engaged in agriculture.
However, the assistance under Rythu Bharosa will not extend to lands that are not suitable for agriculture, such as hillocks, roads, industrial areas, or real estate developments. Lands used for mining, residential, commercial, or other non-agricultural purposes, as well as those acquired by the government for projects, will be excluded.
Additionally, the Chief Minister announced a new initiative called ‘Indiramma Athmeeya Bharosa,’ which will provide Rs 12,000 annually to landless agricultural laborers. The Cabinet has also approved the issuance of new ration cards for all eligible families from January 26.
Revanth Reddy noted that these initiatives are part of the state’s efforts to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.
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