Telangana government started the Dalit Bandhu scheme and the main aim of the scheme was to empower Dalits. On August 16th, KCR launched the Dalit Bandhu scheme in the Huzurabad constituency on a pilot basis where the bypolls are going to take place.
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Jan 09, 2021, 13:18 IST
By B.Priyadarshini
Rythu Bandhu scheme also known as the Farmer s Investment Support Scheme (FISS) is a welfare program started by the Telangana government to support farmers investment in two crops a year.
What is the main aim of Rythu Bandhu?
The main aim of Rythu Bandhu is to provide financial aid for the purchase of seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, labour and other investments in the field. Under Rythu Bandu, every farmer in Telangana is likely to receive Rs. 5000 per acre of land as investment for two seasons Rabi (Yasangi) and Kharif (Rainy) season. The amount will be directly credited into the farmer s bank account. The farmers can withdraw the money through micro ATMs in the state.