Stage set for launch of Annadata Sukhibhava on August 2 in A.P.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reviewed the arrangements for distributing financial assistance of ₹20,000 each (₹14,000 from the State and the balance from the Centre) to eligible farmers per year under the Annadata Sukhibhavascheme, ahead of its launch in Prakasam district on August 2.
He issued instructions to the District Collectors to take necessary steps for the successful implementation of the scheme, which is one of the major promises made by the TDP during the 2024 elections.
Mr. Naidu said the Central government would be releasing its share on the same day (August 2) under the PM - Kisan. The State government would make the disbursement in three three instalments, the first one of which would be ₹7,000 (5,000 State share and ₹2,000, the Centre's).
A total of 46,85,838 farmers have been identified as beneficiaries of Annadata Sukhibhava. The State government earmarked approximately ₹2,343 crore for it. The Central government is giving about ₹832 crore towards the first instalment.
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