Rythu Bandhu, a model for nation: Pocharam
The Hindu
Speaker faults criticism by leaders from other States
Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly Pocharam Srinivas Reddy said that Rythu Bandhu is a model for nation.
Participating in Rythu Bandhu Sambaralu along with Minister for Finance and Health T. Harish Rao and Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav at NTR Stadium here on Monday, Mr. Srinivas Reddy said that 65 lakh farmers have so far been extended an assistance of ₹ 50,000 crore since the launch of the scheme.
“The money is directly credited to the accounts of farmers soon after commencement of season without any delay. They can use the amount for purchasing of seeds and fertilizers. Similarly, insurance is being provided for about 40 lakh farmers by paying a premium of ₹ 1,600 crore. More than 70,000 farmers’ families have benefited to the tune of ₹ 3,500 crore so far,” he said, adding that both Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima were identified by the United Nations.
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