"rythu-vedhikas"

In order to extend support to farmers by providing technical support, 2,061 Rythu Vedikas have been constructed across the State by spending Rs 600 crore, he added.

The Minister made this announcement while inaugurating Rythu Vedhikas in Madipalli and Thanugula of Jammikunta mandal on Saturday.

"For the first time ever in the country, Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima were introduced in the state. These two schemes were implemented to protect the agriculture sector and the farmers' interests," he said.

Minister Eatala Rajender said the State government always thinks about the welfare of farmers, who provide food to people

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The Minister was interacting with the engineers of rural development and panchayat raj departments of Jagitial and Peddapalli districts over phone from his Karimnagar camp office