Rythu Bharosa Delayed: Farmers Face Crisis as Scheme Fails to Deliver Timely Aid

• Rythu Bharosa, intended for investment support, is significantly delayed, causing hardship for farmers.
• The Rabi season, which began in November, is nearing its end, yet funds for seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides have not been disbursed.
• Governments' delayed payments for produce and late scheme implementation force farmers into debt for essential farming inputs.
• The scheme's disbursement is now linked to a satellite mapping survey to identify actively cultivated lands, causing further delays past Sankranti.
• Funds are expected in late January or early February, with only eligible farmers receiving Rs. 6,000 per acre, due to government's financial constraints.

Why It Matters: Delayed Rythu Bharosa payments and new eligibility surveys are pushing farmers into debt and uncertainty.