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After the completion of the loan waiver, the Telangana government will provide Rythu Bharosa assistance to support farmers further.

About the Rythu Bharosa Scheme:

	Details
Scheme Name	Rythu Bharosa Scheme (Farmer’s Investment Support Scheme – FISS)
Launch Year	2018-19 Kharif season (Telangana Govt’s Navratna Scheme)
Objective	To support the initial investment needs of farmers by providing financial aid for agriculture and horticulture crops.
Benefits	₹5,000 per acre per season as a grant for input purchases, with no cap on the number of acres owned by farmers.
Eligibility	Farmers must be residents of Telangana. Must own agricultural land. Small and marginal farmers are eligible. Farmers cultivating land with Record of Forest Rights (ROFR) document (mainly from Scheduled Tribe communities).
Ineligible Farmers	Commercial farmers. Farmers working on a rental contract or tenant farmers.

Financial Relief for Farmers: By waiving loans of up to ₹2 lakh per farmer, the scheme provides significant financial relief, helping farmers manage their debt and invest in future agricultural activities.
Boost to Agricultural Sector: The waiver will enable farmers to focus on improving productivity and crop yields without the burden of debt, potentially boosting the state’s agricultural output.
Reduction in Farmer Distress: This move will alleviate distress among farmers, especially those affected by unpredictable weather and fluctuating crop prices, reducing the risk of farm-related suicides and financial instability.

[2020] Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5