Telangana Approves Fine Rice Bonus: Rs 649 Cr for 2.4 Million Farmers

• Telangana government approved a Rs. 500 per quintal bonus for fine-grain paddy procured during the Kharif season.
• Rs. 649 crores allocated by the Finance Department; 2.4 million farmers expected to receive funds in their accounts within a week.
• The bonus, a Congress election promise, faced delays, causing concern among farmers, especially with pending Rythu Bharosa payments.
• Increased fine-grain paddy cultivation due to the bonus, with rice distributed through ration; Central government promotes millets over rice for health and profit.

Why It Matters: Telangana government approves fine-grain paddy bonus, releasing Rs. 649 crores to 2.4 million farmers.