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The Hindu
08-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Annadata Sukhibhava–PM KISAN Scheme beneficiary list declared
In a move to ensure transparency and ease of access for farmers, the Department of Agriculture of Andhra Pradesh government has released the list of eligible beneficiaries under the Annadata Sukhibhava–PM KISAN scheme. The lists have been made available at Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) across the State, according to S. Dilli Rao, Director of Agriculture. In a statement on Tuesday, he said that farmers are advised to visit their respective RSKs to check the list and can obtain a printed copy of their eligibility details. For farmers who believe they are eligible but do not find their names in the list, a grievance redressal mechanism has been activated. Such farmers can submit an application with the supporting documents at their local RSK. The officials will register the grievance on the Annadata Sukhibhava Portal. The facility will be available until July 13, he said. To further streamline the process, the department has introduced multiple digital touchpoints such as Know Your Status. Farmers can log into the Annadata Sukhibhava portal and enter their Aadhaar number to verify their eligibility. Farmers can also send their Aadhaar number via WhatsApp to Mana Mitra Helpline 9552300009 to receive their status on their mobile phones, he added.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹1,000-cr. loan to ensure prompt payment to farmers for Rabi paddy procurement
The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a major step towards ensuring prompt payment to farmers for the paddy procured during the Rabi 2024–25 season. According to an official release issued by A.P. MARKFED Managing Director S. Dilli Rao, a loan of ₹1,000 crore will be transferred to the Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation within the next three days. To facilitate this, a G.O. dated July 4 was issued, authorising AP MARKFED to secure the ₹1,000 crore loan from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), backed by a State government guarantee. Mr. Dilli Rao said that AP MARKFED had already submitted the formal loan proposal to the NCDC, and the funds were expected to be released shortly. Once the amount is received, it will be transferred in full to the Civil Supplies Corporation to ensure immediate disbursal of payments to farmers. The initiative reflects the government's commitment to supporting the farming community and upholding its promise of timely procurement and payment during the Rabi marketing season.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
98% of e-KYC completed under Annadata Sukhibhava–PM Kisan Scheme: Dilli Rao
The Andhra Pradesh government has made significant progress in implementing the Annadata Sukhibhava–PM Kisan Scheme, with 98% of e-KYC verification now completed, according to Agriculture Director S. Dilli Rao. In a statement issued on Friday, he said, 'This initiative, launched under the government's 'Super Six' priorities, is aimed at supporting farmer families across the State with an annual financial assistance of ₹20,000.' The financial package includes ₹6,000 from the Central Government under the PM-Kisan scheme, while the State Government contributes an additional ₹14,000, making a total of ₹20,000 per year. This benefit is extended to farmer families owning cultivable land, those cultivating forest lands, and landless tenant farmers belonging to OC, BC, SC, and ST communities. For landless farmers, the entire amount is being provided from the State's budget allocation. As of now, 47.77 lakh eligible farmer families have been identified based on land ownership data drawn from the Revenue Department's Webland Portal and the Forest Department's Giribhoomi Portal, with data updated until May 2025. This information was verified at the village level through the Annadata Sukhibhava portal and further validated at the State-level. The e-KYC process was carried out through Rythu Seva Kendras, and nearly all beneficiaries have completed it, with only about 61,000 farmers still pending. Mr. Dilli Rao also clarified that farmers owning D-patta lands, assigned lands, and inam lands are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme. However, those whose records have not been verified are advised to consult their local Revenue Officers to resolve issues such as land ownership disputes, Aadhaar mismatches or incorrect linkages, accounts associated with deceased persons, and notional or dummy accounts. To assist such farmers, a grievance redressal module is being developed and will be made available shortly. For landless tenant farmers from the OC, BC, SC and ST communities, receiving the scheme's benefit requires obtaining a Tenant Identification Card and registering in the e-Crop system. These farmers will receive the assistance in two installments—once in October and once in January—as has been done in previous years, he said, adding the Agriculture Department is commited to ensure that no eligible farmer is left out of this ambitious welfare scheme and encouraged those with pending issues to act promptly to secure their entitlements.
