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Onions to become expensive in Telangana
Updated Feb 14, 2021, 4:15 am IST
Onion prices in the state is set to touch price range of Rs 50 to Rs 70 per kg by March
Telangana state consumes 5.08 lakh metric tonnes of onions every year or 42,400 metric tonnes per month. Of this, the state grows less than 2.5 lakh metric tonnes, that too in the Kharif season. (Photo:PTI)
Hyderabad: Onions are all set to leave consumers teary-eyed once again as the prices are soaring in states on which Telangana is heavily dependent for supplies. Telangana lacks adequate onion production and imports the bulb from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Jan 09, 2021, 13:18 IST
By B.Priyadarshini
Rythu Bandhu scheme also known as the Farmer s Investment Support Scheme (FISS) is a welfare program started by the Telangana government to support farmers investment in two crops a year.
What is the main aim of Rythu Bandhu?
The main aim of Rythu Bandhu is to provide financial aid for the purchase of seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, labour and other investments in the field. Under Rythu Bandu, every farmer in Telangana is likely to receive Rs. 5000 per acre of land as investment for two seasons Rabi (Yasangi) and Kharif (Rainy) season. The amount will be directly credited into the farmer s bank account. The farmers can withdraw the money through micro ATMs in the state.