Approves Rs 340.59 Crore for Rajasthan, Rs 265.12 Crore for Telangana
Agriculture Schemes Get Fresh Momentum: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Applauds Telangana’s Farmer ID, Fertiliser Model; Calls for Greater Focus on KCC in Rajasthan
Every Possible Support to States for Farmers’ Welfare Under PM Modi’s Leadership and Guidance: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 13, 2026: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved major financial allocations for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana. Considering the progress, expenditure status and interests of farmers in both states, Rajasthan is being allocated Rs 340.59 crore, while Rs 265.12 crore is being released to Telangana. Shri Chouhan also congratulated the Telangana Agriculture Minister for the state’s new model for Farmer ID and fertiliser distribution. He extended his best wishes to the Rajasthan Government for the comprehensive development of agriculture and called for special attention to the status of Kisan Credit Cards.
Shri Chouhan held a virtual meeting from Bhopal today with Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Shri Kirori Lal Meena and Telangana Agriculture Minister Shri Tummala Nageswara Rao, during which significant financial approvals were issued to both states under the two major agricultural schemes, PM RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Secretary Shri Atish Chandra and senior officials from the Union Government participated in the meeting, along with senior agriculture officials from both states. The approvals were issued following a review of the annual action plans approved during the Project Approval Committee meetings of the two states, utilisation of the first Mother Sanction and expenditure progress achieved so far.
Rajasthan
For Rajasthan, the PAC meeting held on April 20, 2026, approved an annual action plan of Rs 849.37 crore for 2026-27, including a Central share of Rs 509.62 crore. Subsequently, a first Mother Sanction of Rs 216.13 crore was issued on May 4, 2026. As of today, the state has incurred expenditure of Rs 164.39 crore, representing 76.06 per cent of the first Mother Sanction. Following Shri Chouhan’s approval, Rajasthan is now being allocated a total of Rs 340.59 crore, comprising Rs 216.12 crore under the RKVY head and Rs 124.47 crore under the KY head.
Telangana
For Telangana, the PAC meeting held on April 27, 2026, approved an annual action plan of Rs 651.06 crore for 2026-27, including a Central share of Rs 390.63 crore. A first Mother Sanction of Rs 157.65 crore was issued on May 12, 2026. The state has incurred expenditure of Rs 96.05 crore as of today, accounting for 60.93 per cent of the sanctioned amount. Based on the expenditure progress, and following the approval of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Telangana is now being allocated a total of Rs 265.12 crore, comprising Rs 157.66 crore under the RKVY head and Rs 107.46 crore under the KY head.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan appreciated Telangana’s new model for Farmer ID and fertiliser distribution and congratulated the state’s Agriculture Minister for the initiative. He said the model would help deliver services to farmers in a more transparent and effective manner.
The Union Agriculture Minister also noted that Telangana’s expenditure under the Oilseeds and Pulses Missions is relatively behind schedule. He emphasised the need for regular monitoring of expenditure and implementation progress under these missions by the state.
For Rajasthan, Shri Chouhan extended his best wishes to the state government for the comprehensive development of agriculture and called for special attention to the Kisan Credit Card situation to ensure that farmers receive timely and hassle-free access to credit support.
Shri Chouhan said the financial approvals are aimed at ensuring the timely and effective implementation of agricultural schemes in the states. He said that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government is working in close coordination with states to strengthen resources, technical assistance and monitoring in the interest of farmers. The financial allocations are expected to accelerate activities related to agricultural infrastructure, productivity enhancement, input support and farmer welfare in both states. Shri Chouhan expressed confidence that the releases would speed up the implementation of schemes at the state level and ensure that their benefits reach farmers in a more effective manner.
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