Eluru District Farmers to Receive ₹20,000 Under Annadata Sukhibhava Scheme

Eluru district in Andhra Pradesh will benefit from the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme, providing financial support to 1.5 lakh farmers. In the first phase, farmers will receive ₹7,000, followed by ₹7,000 in the second phase and ₹6,000 in the third phase, totaling ₹20,000. This is expected to ease the financial burden on cultivators and promote timely investment in agriculture.

Andhra Pradesh is set to launch the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme, a financial assistance program for farmers, on August 2. The scheme, part of the government's key poll promises, aims to provide relief to cultivators and promote timely investment in agriculture. Eluru district, in particular, stands to benefit with financial support for 1.5 lakh farmers.

The scheme will provide an annual financial aid of ₹20,000 to eligible farmers. In the first phase, farmers will receive ₹7,000, followed by ₹7,000 in the second phase and ₹6,000 in the third phase. This distribution is expected to ease the financial burden on cultivators and encourage timely investment in agriculture.

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, reviewed the arrangements for the scheme's implementation. He directed the District Collectors to take necessary steps for a successful launch, emphasizing the importance of the scheme as one of the major promises made during the 2024 elections. The Central government will release its share on the same day, with the State government making the disbursement in three installments [3].

The scheme is part of the Super Six initiative, which includes several key poll promises aimed at improving the lives of farmers. The Chief Secretary, K. Vijayanand, announced that the combined Annadata Sukhibhava and PM-Kisan financial assistance will be credited into the accounts of eligible farmers on August 2. He urged farmers to complete their e-KYC and NCPI mapping at their nearest Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) to avoid any delay in receiving the aid [1].

In addition to the financial assistance, the scheme aims to address several issues faced by farmers. The Revenue Department has been directed to promptly address matters such as pending land mutations, unlinked Aadhaar, and outdated records due to landholder deaths. A video conference with district Collectors has been scheduled for August 1 to review these issues and include any newly eligible farmers [1].

While the launch of the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme is expected to bring relief to farmers, there are ongoing protests in the district regarding the Greenfield highway project. Farmers displaced by the project are demanding fair compensation, construction of service roads, and underpasses with adequate height and width. A ‘Chalo Eluru Collectorate’ protest is scheduled for August 4, urging the government to address their grievances [2].

The successful implementation of the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme could significantly impact the financial stability of farmers in Eluru district. The scheme's design, with three installments of financial aid, aims to provide a steady stream of support that can be used for timely investment in agriculture.

References:
[1] https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2025/Jul/30/andhra-ryots-to-get-annadata-sukhibhava-on-august-2
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/farmers-displaced-by-greenfield-highway-project-warn-of-escalated-protest-if-grievances-remain-unsolved/article69869736.ece
[3] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/stage-set-for-launch-of-annadata-sukhibhava-on-august-2-in-ap/article69878374.ece