The Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers welfare and hence the government is moving forward with an objective of transforming the agriculture into a profitable occupation so that the farmers will be elevated as King
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced that the Telugu New Year, Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram, would be dedicated to farmers, underscoring the state government’s commitment to transforming agriculture into a profitable enterprise and elevating farmers to a position of dignity and prosperity.
Participating in the state government's official Ugadi celebrations at Ravindra Bharathi, the Chief Minister said the government aims to make agriculture a lucrative profession and ensure that farmers are treated as “kings” in society.
Stating that nearly 70 per cent of families depend on agriculture, Revanth Reddy highlighted a series of welfare measures undertaken by the government. He said farmers are being provided bonuses in addition to remunerative prices for their produce and noted with pride that the state has one of the lowest farmer debt burdens in the country, according to the recent data tabled by the Centre in Parliament.
To ease financial stress, the government has implemented a farm loan waiver of up to `2 lakh each by spending over `20,000 crore and benefitting 25 lakh farmers, he added.
The Chief Minister said the government has already spent `18,000 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, with another instalment set to be credited to farmers’ accounts on March 22 for the ongoing Rabi season. Reiterating the focus on farmer welfare, he said land-related issues are being resolved through the Bhu Bharathi initiative, introduced after addressing challenges associated with the previous Dharani portal.
Earlier, Ugadi celebrations were organised at Ravindra Bharathi under the aegis of the department of language and culture, and the endowments department. The Chief Minister attended the event as the chief guest and unveiled the Sri Parabhava Nama Ugadi Panchangam.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Jupally Krishna Rao, Konda Surekha, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud, MP Vem Narender Reddy, along with several MLAs, MLCs, corporation chairpersons and senior officials, were present on the occasion.
Affirming the state’s ambition to emerge as a frontrunner nationally, the Chief Minister said the government remains vigilant against natural calamities and expressed hope that the new year would bring peace, prosperity and good fortune to all citizens.
