Government Approves ₹605.71 Crore for Rajasthan, Telangana

On 13 August 2026, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare approved ₹605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana (KY). The allocation was finalised in a virtual meeting held from Bhopal with the Union Agriculture Secretary and the agriculture ministers of Rajasthan and Telangana.

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

PM-RKVY is a centrally sponsored scheme for promoting agricultural development through state-level action plans. The scheme supports projects related to crop production, post-harvest management, value addition, and farm infrastructure.

Krishonnati Yojana

Krishonnati Yojana is an umbrella programme for agricultural development that includes multiple sub-schemes. It covers areas such as crop husbandry, horticulture, soil health, extension, and agricultural marketing.

State-wise allocation and utilisation

Rajasthan received ₹340.59 crore, including ₹216.12 crore under PM-RKVY and ₹124.47 crore under KY. Telangana received ₹265.12 crore, including ₹157.66 crore under PM-RKVY and ₹107.46 crore under KY.

Rajasthan had utilised ₹164.39 crore, or 76.06%, of its first Mother Sanction of ₹216.13 crore released on 4 May 2026 under an annual action plan of ₹849.37 crore for 2026–27. Telangana had spent ₹96.05 crore, or 60.93%, of its first Mother Sanction of ₹157.65 crore released on 12 May 2026 under an annual action plan of ₹651.06 crore for 2026–27.

Important Facts for Exams

• PM-RKVY is linked with state-specific agricultural planning and implementation.
• Krishonnati Yojana functions as an umbrella scheme for several agriculture-related components.
• Mother Sanction is a term used for the first major release of funds under a scheme or plan.
• Kisan Credit Card is a credit facility for farmers to access institutional agricultural loans.

Farmer ID and institutional credit

Telangana’s Farmer ID and fertiliser distribution model was noted for service delivery and transparency. Rajasthan was asked to improve Kisan Credit Card coverage for wider access to institutional credit.