The 9th phase of the Telangana Rythu Bandhu Program commenced on 28 June 2022 to provide agricultural investment support to local farmers. Through this Farmer Investment Support Scheme (FISS), the government grants financial aid of Rs. 10,000 annually (distributed as Rs. 5,000 per acre each season) to eligible farmers. This initiative currently assists approximately 68.1 lakh farmers across 2.16 crore acres of agricultural land. Farmers in Telangana are receiving Rs. 7,508 crore in total support under this ninth phase, with fund transfers having started on 28 June 2022.
The core goal of the TS Rythu Bandhu Program is to boost farm output and overall productivity. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has instructed officials to ensure every eligible farmer in the state receives this support. In this guide, we will walk you through the Telangana Rythu Bandhu Program 2026 application process, payment amounts, status tracking, participating bank information, and other essential details.
The state government allocated Rs. 14,800 crore for this investment support initiative in the 2022-23 Telangana Budget. Previously known as "Rythu Lakshmi," the scheme is designed to foster farmer self-sufficiency. To further aid the agricultural community, the government has launched the Pattadar Passbook initiative, providing farmers with a unified document as proof of land ownership.
Telangana Rythu Bandhu Program 2026
Small, marginal, SC/ST farmers, and those holding land under the Record of Forest Rights (ROFR) receive financial aid twice annually without middlemen interference. There is no upper limit on land ownership for this scheme, as 97% of the state's farmers own less than 10 acres.
Rythu Bandhu Program Application
We provide a comprehensive guide on how to access and download the necessary forms, including bank detail collection, Aadhaar authentication, and voluntary opt-out forms, via the official online portal.