YSR Rythu Bharosa — AP Farmer ₹13,500/Year Income Support

What is YSR Rythu Bharosa?

YSR Rythu Bharosa is the Andhra Pradesh government scheme providing annual income support to farmers and agricultural labourers. Launched in 2019, it delivers direct cash transfers to farmers without any middlemen.

The scheme integrates state funds with central PM-Kisan for a combined annual support of ₹13,500 per farmer household.

Annual Benefits Breakdown

Who gets the ₹13,500:

• Farmers (landholders) get the investment support
• Agricultural labourers (tenant farmers) may get some components

Payment schedule: Paid in 3–4 installments throughout the year.

Who is Eligible?

• Land-owning farmers in Andhra Pradesh (own agricultural land)
• Tenant/lease farmers (those who cultivate others' land) — also eligible for state component
• Agricultural labourers (landless) — get a separate component under YSR Rythu Bharosa (₹5,500 specifically designated for them)
• Must be a registered farmer in the AP Agriculture Department database

Not eligible:

• Government employees (central/state)
• Income tax payers
• Farmers owning more than a specified land threshold (institutional farmers/large corporations)

How to Apply

YSR Rythu Bharosa enrollment happens primarily through:

1. Village Secretariat — the YSRCP government set up village secretariats for every 2,000 households. Farmers register at their village secretariat.
2. Gram Sachivalayam officers (Agriculture, Revenue, Welfare officers) visit door-to-door for enrollment
3. Online: Check rythubharosa.ap.gov.in for current enrollment portal

For new farmers (not yet enrolled):

1. Go to your Village Secretariat (Gram Sachivalayam)
2. Submit land documents + Aadhaar + bank account
3. Registration officer enrolls you in the system
4. PM-Kisan registration is done simultaneously

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card
2. Land documents — Pattadar Passbook (land records), Adangal (crop details)
3. Bank account — Aadhaar-linked (ideally with the bank where Pattadar Passbook is maintained)
4. Mobile number (registered with Aadhaar)
5. Caste certificate (for SC/ST farmers for relevant schemes)
6. Passport-size photograph

Checking Payment Status

1. Go to rythubharosa.ap.gov.in
2. Enter Aadhaar number or farmer ID
3. View payment history — all installments

OR check your bank account for DBT credits.

YSR Rythu Bharosa for Agricultural Labourers

Agricultural labourers (landless workers) who depend on farm work are given ₹5,500/year separately. Enrollment is also through the Village Secretariat — bring Aadhaar and job card (MGNREGS card as supporting document).

Frequently Asked Questions

I own 0.5 acres. Am I still eligible for the full ₹13,500?

Yes — even small landholders (including those with fractional acre holdings) are eligible for the full support amount. The amount is per household, not per acre.

My land is registered in my father's name but I cultivate it. Who gets the money?

The support goes to the Pattadar (registered landowner) — your father. However, if you can prove tenant/lease cultivation, the state component for tenant farmers may be available to you. Register as a tenant farmer at the village secretariat.

I already get PM-Kisan. Will I now get an extra ₹13,500 or only ₹7,500 (state part)?

You get both — PM-Kisan gives ₹6,000/year (from central government) and Rythu Bharosa state component gives ₹7,500 (₹5,500 + ₹2,000). Total = ₹13,500/year if you're enrolled in both.

I moved to another state but my land is in AP. Am I still eligible?

Rythu Bharosa is for actively cultivating farmers. If you live outside AP but still farm your AP land (or have a tenant farming it), eligibility may vary. Consult the village secretariat for your land.

Are schemes under YSRCP government continuing under TDP (new government)?

Check current notifications — state scheme names and implementation may change between governments. The underlying PM-Kisan central scheme continues regardless of state government.

Official Links

• AP Government: ap.gov.in
• Rythu Bharosa portal: rythubharosa.ap.gov.in
• AP Agriculture Department: apagrisnet.gov.in
• Village Secretariat: Contact your Gram Sachivalayam
• AP Farmer helpline: 1902 (AP Agriculture)