Rythu Bandhu disbursement by January end: Agriculture Minister

Nizamabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageshwer Rao on Wednesday said that the disbursement of Rythu Bandhu benefit would be completed by the end of January. The fiscal aid had been credited into the accounts of farmers who hold below two acres of lands so far, he said.

Bodhan MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy, former minister Mandava Venkateshwer Rao, former MLC Narsa Reddy, and additional collector P. Yadi Reddy welcomed the minister at Andhranagar village where he unveiled the statue of former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao in Nandipet mandal.

Speaking on the occasion, he stated that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was trying to waive the crop loans soon, promising the implementation of the Farmers Declaration at any cost. The minister said that he entered politics drawing inspiration from the legendary actor-turned-politician. "We are still following in the footsteps of former CM late N.T. Rama Rao ", he said.

Armoor MLA Paidi Rakesh Reddy, Zilla Parishad chairman Dadannagari Vittal Rao and others were present.