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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state launches investment support scheme for farmers recently?
A
Teleganna
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
West bengal
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rythu Bandhu scheme: The Telangana government launched 10th phase of Rythu Bandhu or Agriculture Investment Support Scheme on Wednesday. Under this phase, Rs 7, 676 crore will be deposited in the bank accounts of over 70 lakh 54 thousand farmers towards investment support for the Rabi crop season.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Telangana State government launched the “Agriculture Investment Support Scheme” (Rythu Bandhu), the first cash transfer programme for farmers, in 2018–19.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Telangana government supports investment through the Rythu Bandhu plan by giving grants of 5, 000 per acre for every farmer each season for the purchase of goods like seeds, fertiliser, pesticides, labour, and other investments.

Detailed explanation-4: -The “Agriculture Investment Support Scheme” (Rythu Bandhu), the first cash transfer scheme for farmers, was introduced by the Telangana State government in 2018-19. Rythu Bandhu literally means ‘Friend of Farmer’.

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