AMARAVATI, August 2 — The Andhra Pradesh state government began transferring the first installment of the Annadata Sukhibhava farmer welfare scheme, sending ₹7,000 directly into the bank accounts of over 46.8 lakh farmers.
Under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive a total of ₹20,000 per year to support agricultural costs. This is funded jointly, with the Andhra Pradesh government contributing ₹14,000 and the central PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme providing ₹6,000 in three installments. This first installment comprises ₹5,000 from the state budget and ₹2,000 from PM-Kisan.
The funds are sent via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked accounts. Eligible land owners and forest right holders (RoFR) can verify their payment and eKYC status on the official website annadathasukhibhava.ap.gov.in or by calling the helpline at 1902.
Aspirants preparing for state and central exams should note the total annual assistance (₹20,000), the state share (₹14,000), the central share (₹6,000), and that the scheme is managed by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Andhra Pradesh.