Telangana Tightens Rythu Bharosa: Only Active Farmers to Get Funds by Sankranti

• Telangana government to disburse Rythu Bharosa funds around Sankranti (Jan 13/14) after strict eligibility checks.
• Satellite mapping by PJTSAU and SAR agencies identifies widespread claims for uncultivated lands (hills, roads, real estate).
• Funds will now only go to actively cultivating farmers, excluding those who leased out land or claimed fallow plots.
• Approximately 1 million acres previously claimed will not receive Rythu Bharosa this time due to new scrutiny.
• Estimated 6.5 million eligible farmers will receive ₹6,000 per acre; ineligible individuals will be excluded.

Why It Matters: Telangana's Rythu Bharosa scheme will now strictly benefit active cultivators, excluding ineligible claims.