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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
Andhra CM launches Annadata Sukhibhava scheme
ONGOLE: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme at East Veerayapalem in Darsi mandal of Prakasam district on Saturday, disbursing Rs 3,175 crore to 46,85,838 farmers in the State. Each eligible farmer received Rs 7,000 in the first phase, comprising Rs 5,000 from the State (Rs 2,343 crore) and Rs 2,000 from the Centre (Rs 832 crore), as part of the Rs 20,000 annual aid package. Naidu presented cheques for Rs 186 crore to Prakasam district, including Rs 29 crore for Darsi Assembly constituency, Rs 7.36 crore for 10,972 farmers in Darsi mandal, and Rs 31 lakh for 476 farmers in Veerayapalem. Speaking amid lush fields, Naidu described the launch as a historic step to empower farmers, contrasting it with the previous YSRCP regime's mismanagement. 'The joy in farmers' eyes is my greatest reward,' he said, praising their resilience during crises like Covid-19. The Super Six initiative by the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena combine promises Rs 20,000 per annum in three instalments. Naidu urged farmers to use the Sukhibhava portal or helpline (155251) for payment issues, and announced technology-driven crop advisories. The Polam Pilustondi programme, resolving issues in 15,424 villages, and a drip irrigation scheme with up to 90% subsidy were highlighted as key initiatives to boost agricultural yield. The Super Six promises include Rs 32,134 crore for 64 lakh pensioners, a Rs 4,000 pension hike, free gas cylinders under Deepam (Rs 2,700 crore), and free bus travel for 2.6 crore women under Stree Shakti from August 15.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Naidu launches Annadatha Sukhibhava
Darsi: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched the PM Kisan-Annadatha Sukhibhava scheme, part of the Super Six welfare initiatives, in a symbolic ceremony held amidst verdant fields in East Veerayapalem village of Darsi mandal in Prakasam district on Saturday. Launching the Rs 3,175 crore statewide initiative, the Chief Minister handed over a cheque to two farmers as a symbolic gesture and another Rs 29 crore cheque specific to Darsi constituency, according to a video link shared by the government. "No other thing gives me this much happiness. Sitting in a field under the sun we transferred Rs 7,000, including central funds. This is history," said Naidu, addressing farmers in the middle of a field. After the conclusion of the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from Varanasi at the launch of the PM Kisan programme at the national level, Chandrababu Naidu interacted with farmers, women, youth, and locals at the launch of Annadatha Sukhibhava-PM Kisan programme. He mentioned that the scheme marked the fulfillment of the coalition government's election promise to provide Rs 20,000 annually to farmers in three installments. Clubbing the Centre's contribution of Rs 6,000 under PM-Kisan and the state's contribution of Rs 14,000, Andhra Pradesh aims to disburse Rs 20,000 per annum to eligible farmers under the Annadatha Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme in three installments. The Chief Minister said that in the first phase, Rs 7,000 was being transferred to the bank accounts of 46,85,838 farmers across the state. He explained that the benefit includes Rs 5,000 as the state's contribution and Rs 2,000 from the central government under the PM Kisan scheme. He said that the total outlay for this phase amounted to Rs 3,175 crore, with the state government allocating Rs 2,343 crores and the Centre contributing Rs 832 crore. For Prakasam district alone, Rs 186 crore had been earmarked, benefiting 2,65,317 farmers, while the Darsi Assembly constituency would receive Rs 29 crore towards 42,786 beneficiary farmers, with Darsi mandal getting Rs 7.36 crore towards 10,972 farmers. Chandrababu Naidu observed that he could see pervasive happiness among farmers and remarked: 'The farmer is always a king.' The Chief Minister announced plans to provide technological knowledge to farmers, including crop advisory services based on scientific studies. Soon, farmers could access scheme-related information through the Annadatha Sukhibhava portal or by calling the toll-free number 155251. Chandrababu Naidu highlighted significant achievements in agricultural modernization, while appreciating that Andhra Pradesh ranked first nationally in drip irrigation coverage. He amplified that the government had expanded drip irrigation to 1,17,880 hectares, benefiting 1.11 lakh farmers with subsidies ranging from 70 per cent to 100 per cent, based on region and caste categories. The Chief Minister told farmers that the government had introduced 875 Kisan drones for agricultural services and had plans to procure an additional 1,000 drones. He explained to them that market interventions had ensured remunerative prices for various crops, with the government paying Rs 273 crore for tobacco, Rs 172 crore for mango farmers, while fixing Rs 11,781 per quintal as the minimum selling price for chillies. Referring to the sudden spike in American taxes on Indian merchandise, Naidu said these duties would hurt aquaculture farmers and promised to chart out an action plan on how to deal with this matter after meeting with aquaculture representatives in a few days. Stating that the US had hiked duties by 25 per cent, Naidu said this would affect Indian farmers. Considering these factors, the CM said, he would guide farmers on what crop to plant and how to go further.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
46.86 lakh farmers receive financial assistance under Annadata Sukhibhava-PM KISAN in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that ₹3,175 crore was disbursed to 46.86 lakh farmers across the State as part of the first instalment of the Annadata Sukhibhava - Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Three instalments Launching the scheme, which was yet another election-eve promise, at East Veerayapalem village of Darsi mandal in Prakasam district, Mr. Naidu said every eligible farmer would get ₹20,000 per annum in three instalments — ₹7,000 in two tranches and ₹6,000. The first tranche was released on Saturday. Out of the ₹7,000, while the Central government would give ₹2,000, the State government's share was ₹5,000. Of the ₹3,175 crore released, the State's share was ₹2,343 crore, while the Centre gave ₹832 crore. Addressing the farmers in an agricultural field at Veerayapalem, the Chief Minister said, 'This is a historic moment. In Darsi constituency alone, 42,870 farmers will be given ₹29.06 crore.' Helpline Mr. Naidu advised the farmers to use the Sukhibhava portal, or call toll-free number '155251' for help in case of any payment issues. Highlighting the various initiatives taken to strengthen agriculture, including implementation of the 'Polam Pilustondi' programme in over 15,232 villages, the Chief Minister said, 'Before elections, I promised to usher in welfare and development in the State. I am working hard to improve the standard of life of the people. We have tied up with Jana Sena Party (JSP) and the BJP for the benefit of the State.' Super Six 'The NDA government is committed to implementing the Super Six schemes despite financial crisis. It has increased pensions [NTR Bharosa] from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per month in one go. Today, ₹32,134 crore is being disbursed in a year to 64 lakh social security pension beneficiaries in the State, the highest in the country, which is followed by Telangana, where the figure stands at ₹8,000 crore,' the Chief Minister observed. This apart, the NDA government was giving financial assistance to mothers of every school-going child under Thalliki Vandanam and three LPG cylinders free of cost annually to each household under Deepam-II scheme, he said. 'Stree Shakti' 'The government will roll out 'Stree Shakti' scheme on August 15, under which women across the State will be able to travel in State-run RTC buses free of cost,' Mr. Naidu said, adding that 2.65 lakh women would benefit from it daily. 'For DWCRA women self-help groups, the government is providing schemes such as Lakhpati Didi and drone pilot training,' he said.
