Prestigious Welfare Schemes to Launch from January 26: Nalgonda Collector’s Directive

DECCAN FREEDOM NALGONDA JAN 11

District Collector Ila Tripathi has directed officials to prepare for the implementation of four major welfare schemes—Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Aatmiya Bharosa, New Ration Cards, and Indiramma Housing—set to be launched by the state government on January 26.

During a meeting held at the District Collectorate on Saturday, the Collector reviewed the action plans, objectives, and guidelines for these schemes with district officials, mandal-level special officers, and RDOs.

Key Highlights of the Welfare Schemes

1. Rythu Bharosa:

Farmers with eligible agricultural lands, as identified in the Dharani portal, will receive ₹12,000 per acre annually. The scheme ensures that only agricultural lands are considered for eligibility.

2. Indiramma Aatmiya Bharosa:

Landless agricultural laborers will receive ₹12,000 per year in two installments of ₹6,000 each. Eligibility includes possession of a job card under the MGNREGA scheme and a minimum of 20 workdays during 2023-24.

3. New Ration Cards:

New ration cards will be issued at the village and municipal levels. MPDOs and municipal commissioners are tasked with distributing these cards under the “One State, One Ration Card” system. The government ensures that no individual is listed under multiple ration cards.

4. Indiramma Housing:

This scheme targets landless individuals below the poverty line, including widows, agricultural laborers, sanitation workers, and differently-abled individuals. Beneficiaries will receive houses on priority.

Implementation Timeline and Key Instructions

• January 12: Joint meeting of district officials chaired by Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao to finalize action plans.

• January 15: Field-level inspection schedules to be prepared.

• January 16–20: Completion of field-level inspections.

• January 21–24: Gram Sabha meetings in villages and municipal wards to finalize beneficiary lists and complete data entry.

• January 25: Final approval of lists by the district in-charge minister.

• January 26: Official rollout of the schemes.

Awareness and Outreach

The Collector instructed teams to publicize Gram Sabha schedules through announcements and organize press briefings at the district and mandal levels to create awareness about the schemes.

Administrative Coordination

Additional Collector J. Srinivas outlined the schedules and team formation required for implementing the schemes. Senior officials, including JD of Agriculture Sravan, District Civil Supplies Officer Venkateshwarulu, DRDO Sekhar Reddy, and Housing PD Raj Kumar, provided detailed presentations on the schemes.

The meeting was attended by Miryalaguda Sub-Collector Narayana Amit, DRO Amarender, Special Collector Nataraj, and other district officials.