Andhra Pradesh Launches ₹3,125 Crore Annadata Sukhibhava Aid Under PM Kisan Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a major financial assistance initiative under the Annadata Sukhibhava–PM Kisan Scheme, releasing ₹3,125.47 crore to support lakhs of farmers across the state. The distribution event is being held in Linganguntla village of Chilakaluripet mandal in Palnadu district.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is overseeing the rollout, which is part of the government’s broader “Super Six” welfare commitments aimed at strengthening agricultural support and rural livelihoods.

Major Financial Boost for Farmers

Under this latest instalment, a total of 46,85,838 farmer families are set to benefit. This includes:

• 45,69,817 land-owning farmer families

• 1,16,021 RoFR (Recognition of Forest Rights) farmer families

The financial support is designed to help farmers manage agricultural expenses and improve income stability amid fluctuating crop conditions and input costs.

Annual Assistance of ₹20,000 Per Farmer Family

The scheme provides ₹20,000 annually to eligible farmer families. This amount is jointly funded by the state and central governments:

• ₹14,000 from the Andhra Pradesh government

• ₹6,000 from the Central government under the PM-Kisan scheme

Payments are distributed in three instalments every year, ensuring continuous financial support throughout the agricultural cycle.

First Instalment of the Year Released

As part of the current rollout, the government is disbursing the first instalment of the year. Each eligible farmer will receive:

• ₹5,000 from the state government

• ₹2,000 under PM-Kisan

• Total credit: ₹7,000 per farmer account

The funds are being directly transferred to beneficiaries’ bank accounts to ensure transparency and efficiency in delivery.

Past Disbursements Highlight Scale of Scheme

During the previous year, the government distributed ₹8,985.41 crore under the scheme, including:

• ₹6,560.18 crore from the state government

• ₹2,425.23 crore from the central government

This highlights the large-scale commitment toward agricultural welfare in Andhra Pradesh.

Event Schedule and CM Visit

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to arrive in Linganguntla village at 12:15 PM. Following the main programme, he will also visit a local Anganwadi Centre at 12:30 PM to review facilities and ongoing welfare services.

Focus on Rural Welfare and Agriculture

Officials state that the scheme is part of a broader strategy to strengthen rural economies and support farmers through direct income assistance. By combining state and central funding, the programme aims to reduce financial stress and improve agricultural productivity.

The rollout of ₹3,125 crore marks one of the largest single-phase farmer welfare disbursements in the state, reinforcing the government’s focus on agricultural development and rural support systems.