YSR Rythu Bharosa is one of the flagship welfare schemes of the government of Andhra Pradesh, to empower the state’s agricultural community. It has focused on giving financial support to farmers in terms of their increased livelihood and productivity. Under this scheme, all farmer families of the state including tenant farmers get a financial aid of ₹ 13,500/- per annum. Around 49 lakh farmer families will be benefited from the scheme. The Andhra Pradesh government allocated ₹ 6,534 crore for the Rythu Bharosa Scheme.
This comprehensive guide will detail all the beneficiaries need to know about YSR Rythu Bharosa, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
Overview: YSR Rythu Bharosa
The YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme was launched by Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on October 15, 2019, to support landless tenant farmers, scheduled tribes, and backward classes. It provides ₹13,500 annually for five years to farmer families, funded by ₹7,500 from the State and ₹6,000 from the Central Government.
The amount is disbursed in three instalments: ₹5,500 in the Kharif season (October-November), ₹4,000 in the Rabi season, and ₹2,000 in the Zaid season. The scheme helps farmers upgrade tools, and invest in modern agricultural facilities.
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What Are the Objectives of the YSR Rythu Bharosa Scheme?
- Financial aid for landless tenant farmers, scheduled tribes, and backward classes.
- Improve harvesting tools and equipment.
- Improve farming plans and investments, with targeted help for farmers during Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid seasons.
- Increase exposure to Indian village dwellers and farming specialists.
Benefits of YSR Rythu Bharosa
Farmers who collectively own cultivable land will receive Rs.13,500 per family each year, including Rs.6,000 from PM-KISAN in three payments, regardless of the size of their land holdings.
1. The eligible landowner farmer receives a financial support of Rs.13,500 in three instalments, as detailed below:
- The first instalment of Rs.7,500 in May (including Rs.2,000 from PM-KISAN).
- The second instalment of Rs.4,000 in October (including Rs.2,000 from PM-KISAN).
- 3rd instalment of Rs.2,000 in January (excluding the PM-KISAN plan).
2. The Government of Andhra Pradesh provides financial assistance of Rs.13,500 per year to landless tenant farmers and ROFR cultivators in the BC, SC, ST, and minority categories.
- The first instalment of Rs.7,500 is due in May.
- The second instalment of Rs.4,000 is due in October.
- In January, the third instalment of Rs.2,000 was due.
3. When a farmer dies, his or her spouse receives financial aid. However, beginning the next year after death, financial support will be provided to the legal heir following the changes made to the land.
4. The benefit amount under this cheque is delivered directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) technique.
Eligibility for Land Owner Farmer Families
- The scheme benefits all landholder farmer families who jointly own cultivable land, regardless of size, at a rate of ₹ 13,500/- per family per year as per land records, subject to exclusions.
- Farmer families who cultivate on ROFR and D Patta lands (as proved in the appropriate records) are also eligible for YSR Rythu Bharosa.
- Farmers who cultivate Acquired Lands for which no compensation was paid are eligible for rewards under the scheme.
- In the case of joint ownership, the benefit will be sent to the bank account of the family member with the largest landholding.
Exclusions
The following types of recipients with greater economic status are not eligible for benefits under the scheme:
1. Institutional landholders.
2. Farmers and their family members who hold constituency positions as (Ex) and Present Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and MLCs.
3. All superannuated/retired pensioners from the aforementioned group who receive a monthly pension of Rs.10,000 or more (excluding Multi Tasking Staff / Class IV/Group D personnel).
4. All individuals who paid income tax in the previous assessment year, including doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, and architects, who are registered with professional bodies.
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Required Documents at the Time of Application
The applicants should prepare the following documents to apply for the YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Land Ownership Certificate, in case the applicant is a farmer holding land
- Bank Account Details (Bank account number, IFSC code, and name of the account holder)
- Cultivation Proof, in the case of sharecroppers or tenant farmers
- Income Proof, in some cases
How to Apply For The YSR Rythu Bharosa?
1) Online Application
- Visit the official portal of the YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme (official government website of Andhra Pradesh agriculture or welfare portals).
- Register on the official portal using either Aadhaar number or login credentials.
- Fill in your personal and land details in the application form.
- Upload all necessary documents (Aadhaar card, bank details, etc.).
- Verify the details and apply.
2) Offline Application
- Applicants can visit the local Village Secretariat or Mandal Revenue Office.
- Village Secretariats / Mandal Offices usually accept the application forms from the applicant. Officials in those offices assist in filling out the form.
3) Verification and Approval
- After submitting, your application will be verified by government officials.
- The newly elected volunteers of the village will do the selection of the candidate.
- They will collect all the information and send it to the revenue officials.
- Then the officials will prepare a list of beneficiaries.
- They will submit the list to the government.
- Finally, the beneficiary list will start showing on the official website district-wise.
4) Track Application
- Visit the official website of YSR Rythu Bharosa.
- Click on the ‘Know Your Status’ tab.
- Choose ‘Know Your Rythu Bharosa Status.
- Enter your Aadhaar Number and click the ‘Submit’ button.
- The status of your YSR Rythu Bharosa payment will be shown on the screen.
Features Of The YSR Rythu Bharosa Scheme
The YSR Rythu Bharosa Scheme is the initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government to support farmers in the state by providing financial assistance.
1. Direct financial aid
Under the scheme ₹13,500 annually per family is divided into three instalments: ₹6,000 from the centre (PM-Kisan) and ₹7,500 from the state.
2. Beneficiaries
The scheme provides welfare coverage to small and marginal farmers, including tenants, agricultural labourers, and farm labourers.
3. Promotion of Agricultural Welfare
It helps the farmers overcome financial crises and assist them in investing in agri-activities
4. Other Benefits
Free crop insurance, seed and fertilizer subsidies, and many other agricultural welfare benefits to the farmers.
5. Economic Empowerment of Farmers
It empowers the farmer economically and ensures timely financial support for agricultural operations.
FAQs
1. What is YSR Rythu Bharosa?
Ans. It is a financial support scheme for the farmers of Andhra Pradesh, with a provision of ₹13,500 annually per family in three instalments along with other agricultural supports.
2. Who can apply for YSR Rythu Bharosa?
Ans. Small and marginal farmers, Tenant farmers, Agricultural labourers, and Farmworkers in Andhra Pradesh.
3. What is the amount of financial grant given to the farmers?
Ans. ₹13,500 per annum: ₹6,000 through PM-Kisan at the Central Government level and ₹7,500 by the State Government.
4. How will I get YSR Rythu Bharosa?
Ans. Application for the scheme can be done through the official website or offline at Rythu Seva Kendras or through local revenue officers.
5. When will the payments be made?
Ans. The payments are released in three phases: April-May, August-September, and December-January.
6. Can tenant farmers apply?
Ans. Yes, tenant farmers can apply if they are eligible and submit lease agreements.
7. How do I track my application status?
Ans. You can track the status on the official YSR Rythu Bharosa portal.
