"rythu-bharosa"

The Telangana government will release the first installment of Rythu Bharosa assistance on March 22. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the distribution from Siddipet district, with Rs 3,590 crore to be credited to the bank accounts of 70 lakh farmers

The Telangana State Legislature’s budget session begins Monday, with Congress and BRS poised for sharp confrontations over welfare guarantees, irrigation projects, and the Musi riverfront development. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will address the joint sitting, while the State budget of Rs 3.2 lakh crore is scheduled for March 20.

Farmers in Adilabad staged a protest demanding immediate release of the Rythu Bharosa benefit, warning of a siege on the Telangana Assembly if their demands were ignored.

A 33-year-old farmer from Nekkonda in Warangal district died by suicide after allegedly consuming pesticide due to mounting debts, with farmers blaming the government for failing to extend financial support under the Rythu Bharosa scheme.

BRS leaders in Siddipet staged a protest demanding the immediate release of the Yasangi instalment of Rythu Bharosa. MLC Deshapathi Srinivas accused the State government of failing to implement promises made to farmers after coming to power.

The BRS has begun a signature campaign in Adilabad district, urging the State government to release the pending Rythu Bharosa benefit. Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of mocking the scheme and demanded an apology.

The Telangana Cabinet decided to take over Hyderabad Metro, launch new employee insurance and health schemes, and approve major water projects. However, it made no announcement on Rythu Bharosa or local body elections. The Budget will be presented on March 20

Former Minister and BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promises to farmers while making fresh assurances of Rythu Bharosa ahead of municipal elections.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, campaigning in Miryalaguda, launched a scathing attack on BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of neglecting urban development, farmer welfare, and employment while misusing power.

Former Minister T Harish Rao, campaigning in Sangareddy district, accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its election promises even after 700 days in power. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for not releasing Rythu Bharosa funds on time and failing to provide promised pensions.

Farmers in Siddipet protested against the delay in the release of Rythu Bharosa for the Yasangi season during a visit by Minister Vivek Venkatswamy and MP M Raghunanda Rao. The minister assured that the incentive would be released soon.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of claiming credit for jobs filled by the previous government while ignoring unemployed youth protesting across Telangana. He also targeted defected MLAs for their dual loyalties, while welcoming new entrants including former Bandlaguda Mayor Srilatha into the party fold.

Telangana farmers continue large scale protests over loan waiver delays, erratic Rythu Bharosa payments, fertiliser shortage, crop losses and procurement problems. With flood and drought relief still unmet and input crises worsening, unrest has grown across districts as 2025 ends

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of conspiring to reduce Rythu Bharosa benefits for crops cultivated annually, including cotton, sugarcane, redgram and turmeric. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for changing his stance after coming to power, restricting assistance to one crop a year.

In Medak, BRS district president and former MLA M Padma Devendar Reddy launched the 'Baaki card' campaign, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on key election promises such as Rythu Bharosa payments, loan waivers, and incentives.

BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar termed the state government a debt government and launched the ‘Congress Baaki Card’ campaign in Karimnagar. The campaign highlighted unfulfilled promises under Bharosa Card and Rythu Bharosa, demanding the government implement its poll commitments

Facing mounting rural anger over a urea shortage and faltering welfare schemes, the Congress government in Telangana is delaying local body elections beyond the High Court’s deadline. In a strategic pivot, it plans to boost BC reservations to 42%, despite legal hurdles, and showcase marquee infrastructure projects to regain public support.

Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government in Telangana for mismanagement in education, health, and farming sectors. He also questioned police impartiality and the handling of SLBC and Kaleshwaram projects, alleging political motives

The Telangana government will distribute PDS rice in jute bags carrying the Congress Six Guarantees logo and photos of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy from September. While officials call it welfare promotion, dealers see it as publicity

Peddapalli-based rural photographer Erukulla Veeresham won two State-level awards in a competition organised by the I&PR Department on World Photography Day. His works on welfare schemes earned prizes in the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam and Rythu Bharosa categories