Telangana faces steep cost to fund farmer aid amid El Nino
The state seeks a ₹30,000 crore central package as revenue falls short and farmers are asked to skip water‑intensive Rabi crops.
Telangana’s government says it must raise a large sum to either continue the Rythu Bharosa cash‑grant scheme or pay compensation to farmers who have been asked to forgo Rabi‑season crops because of the El Nino weather pattern, according to The Hindu.
How much central assistance is Telangana requesting?
The state has asked the centre for a special assistance package of ₹30,000 crore, up from an initial ₹20,000 crore request, The Hindu reported.
What is the state’s current fiscal shortfall?
Revenue receipts for the first half of FY 2026‑27 totalled ₹92,013 crore, just 38.14 % of the ₹2.41 lakh crore budget estimate, The Hindu noted, while borrowings rose to nearly ₹50,000 crore after October securities auctions.
What support has already been given to farmers?
In July, the government credited close to ₹9,000 crore to the accounts of 71.38 lakh farmers for the Kharif‑season Rythu Bharosa, The Hindu said, and the timing of the upcoming Rabi instalment will depend on the final compensation plan.
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