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Date: 13th August 2026 Category: Press Release Jurisdiction: India, Central Government

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Approves Major Financial Support - 13th August 2026 - Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare - Gazette Notification PDF

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Executive Summary On August 13, 2026, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved financial allocations of ₹340.59 crore for Rajasthan and ₹265.12 crore for Telangana under the PM RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana. These approvals follow a review of the states' 2026-27 annual action plans and current expenditure progress. The funds are intended to accelerate agricultural infrastructure, productivity enhancement, and farmer welfare initiatives.

Key Points / Main Content

Financial Allocations

  • Rajasthan: Allocated a total of ₹340.59 crore, consisting of ₹216.12 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and ₹124.47 crore under the Krishonnati Yojana (KY).
  • Telangana: Allocated a total of ₹265.12 crore, including ₹157.66 crore under the RKVY head and ₹107.46 crore under the KY head.

Expenditure Progress

  • Rajasthan has utilized 76.06% (₹164.39 crore) of its initial "Mother Sanction" of ₹216.13 crore issued in May 2026.
  • Telangana has utilized 60.93% (₹96.05 crore) of its initial "Mother Sanction" of ₹157.65 crore issued in May 2026.
  • The Union Minister noted that Telangana’s progress under the Oilseeds and Pulses Missions is currently behind schedule.

State-Specific Initiatives and Recommendations

  • Telangana Model: The Union Government lauded Telangana’s new model for Farmer IDs and fertilizer distribution for improving transparency and service delivery.
  • Rajasthan Focus: The Minister called for special attention to the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) situation in Rajasthan to ensure hassle-free credit access for farmers.
  • Scheme Implementation: The Central Government is working in coordination with states to provide technical assistance and monitoring to ensure benefits reach farmers effectively.

Impact Analysis

Rajasthan Government Impact The state receives significant financial backing to execute its ₹849.37 crore annual action plan for 2026-27, specifically targeting agricultural development. Action Required The state must prioritize the status of Kisan Credit Cards to ensure farmers receive timely and hassle-free access to credit support.

Telangana Government Impact The state gains funding to support its agricultural model and receives validation for its transparent Farmer ID and fertilizer distribution systems. Action Required The state must conduct regular monitoring and speed up the implementation and expenditure of the Oilseeds and Pulses Missions.

Farmers in Rajasthan and Telangana Impact Farmers are expected to see accelerated activities in agricultural infrastructure, improved input support, and enhanced productivity. Action Required Farmers should engage with the available resources, such as the Farmer ID system in Telangana and credit support via KCC in Rajasthan, to benefit from the state-level implementation of these schemes.

Key Entities Referenced

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY): A primary agricultural scheme under which major financial allocations were approved for state-level farmer welfare and infrastructure development. Krishonnati Yojana (KY): A central umbrella scheme for the development of the agriculture sector for which significant funds were released to Rajasthan and Telangana. Rajasthan and Telangana: The specific states targeted for financial support to accelerate agricultural infrastructure, productivity enhancement, and farmer welfare. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The primary central ministry responsible for reviewing action plans and approving the release of funds under major agricultural programs. Kisan Credit Card (KCC): A critical credit support initiative highlighted for special attention in Rajasthan to ensure farmers receive timely financial assistance.
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Approves Major Financial Support for Rajasthan and Telangana Under RKVY and KY Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan 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 प्रव तथ: 13 AUG 2026 4:28PM by PIB Delhi 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. ***** RC/ MS (रलीज़ आईडी: 2298937) आगंतुक पटल : 962 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Gujarati , Telugu

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