Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Andhra Credits Rs 14,664 Crore to Farmers Under Scheme
Andhra Pradesh gives money to farmers through a welfare program called Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan.
The program provides Rs 20,000 each year to eligible farmers.
The state government contributed Rs 8,903 crore, and the central government contributed Rs 5,761 crore.
Together, more than Rs 14,500 crore was credited to farmers’ bank accounts.
The government also reported progress in building health-centre facilities.
It said 1,143 of 1,231 Primary Health Centres are in their own buildings.
Other ministers discussed benefits for Kapu communities and plans for new district offices.
The Assembly passed 12 bills and then ended its session.
Andhra Pradesh credited Rs 14,664 crore to farmers under the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme.
The state contributed Rs 8,903 crore, while the Centre provided Rs 5,761 crore.
The scheme provides eligible farmers financial assistance of Rs 20,000 annually.
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said most Primary Health Centres operate from government-owned buildings, with 57 doctor posts vacant.
The Assembly passed 12 bills unanimously during its four-day session before being adjourned sine die.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, including Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu, announced the payments and related welfare and infrastructure updates.
- What
- More than Rs 14,500 crore was credited under the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme, alongside updates on health centres, welfare benefits and district buildings.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday, August 20; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- The statements were made in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly in Amaravati.
- Why
- The farmer payments were intended as annual financial assistance under the welfare scheme, while the other measures aimed to support health services, beneficiaries and government infrastructure.
- Total farmer payments
- Rs 14,664 crore
- State government share
- Rs 8,903 crore
- Central government share
- Rs 5,761 crore
- Annual scheme assistance
- Rs 20,000 per farmer
- Primary Health Centres
- 1,143 of 1,231 are operating from their own buildings
- PHC doctor vacancies
- 57 posts
- Kapu Corporation benefits
- Rs 11,286 crore provided to more than 56.5 lakh beneficiaries over two years
- Assembly session
- Twelve bills were unanimously passed and one bill was withdrawn