Andhra Pradesh releases ₹3,125 crore second instalment under Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme to 46.85 lakh farmer families

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu. | Photo Credit: File photo The Andhra Pradesh government released the second instalment of financial assistance amounting to ₹3,125.47 crore to 46,85,838 farmer families under the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme on Friday, Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu said.Of the total amount, the State government’s share is ₹2,342.92 crore, while the Centre’s contribution is ₹782.55 crore.Mr. Atchannaidu said the government was committed to providing annual financial assistance of ₹20,000 to every eligible farmer family. This included ₹14,000 from the State government and ₹6,000 under the Centre’s PM-Kisan scheme.The assistance under Annadata Sukhibhava is being disbursed in three instalments: ₹7,000 during the kharif season, ₹7,000 during the rabi season and ₹6,000 during the summer.The government had disbursed ₹8,985.41 crore in the 2025-26 financial year and ₹3,125.47 crore as the first instalment in the 2026-27 financial year, the Minister said.With the release of the second instalment and the inclusion of PM-Kisan funds disbursed during 2024-25, the total financial assistance extended to farmers would reach ₹17,789.80 crore.Mr. Atchannaidu said the government was committed to making agriculture a remunerative occupation for farmers. Published - October 30, 2026 09:08 pm IST