Rythu Bharosa Shock: 10 Lakh Acres Lose Aid for Uncultivated Land

• Rythu Bharosa scheme modified: aid now only for genuinely cultivated lands during Yasangi (Rabi) season.
• Approximately 10 lakh acres of land may lose investment support if not cultivated, reducing government's financial burden.
• Satellite imagery technology, developed with a German company, will identify cultivated areas for accurate aid distribution.
• A new 'Global Navigation Satellite System' (GNSS) based survey will resolve land boundary disputes with pinpoint accuracy.
• The GNSS survey, using 'rovers', will launch as a pilot in January, aiming for phased implementation across all districts.

Why It Matters: Rythu Bharosa now tied to actual cultivation; new tech to ensure transparency and resolve land disputes.