Andhra Pradesh Prepares to Release Rs.3,125 Crore to 46.85 Lakh Farmer Families

The Andhra Pradesh government has completed arrangements to release Rs.3,125.47 crore under the second instalment of the Annadata Sukhibhava–PM Kisan scheme, benefiting 46,85,838 farmer families across the state, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said.

The minister said the coalition government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, was committed to improving farmers' livelihoods and making agriculture a profitable sector, with support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As promised, the government is providing Rs.20,000 annually to every eligible farmer family under the scheme. Of the total assistance, the state government contributes Rs.14,000, while the Centre provides Rs.6,000. The amount is being credited to beneficiaries in three instalments, with Rs.7,000 during the Kharif season, Rs.7,000 during Rabi and Rs.6,000 during the summer season.

Of the Rs.3,125.47 crore scheduled for release in the second instalment, the state's share stands at Rs.2,342.92 crore, while the Centre's contribution amounts to Rs.782.55 crore.

Atchannaidu said the government had already transferred Rs.8,985.41 crore during 2025–26 and another Rs.3,125.47 crore as the first instalment in 2026–27. With the latest release, the cumulative financial assistance extended to farmers, including PM-Kisan funds disbursed during 2024–25, has reached Rs.17,789.80 crore.

Reaffirming the government's commitment to agricultural welfare, the minister said farmers would receive continued support whenever they faced difficulties. He added that the coalition government was giving priority to farmer welfare and taking measures to strengthen the agricultural sector.