Rythu Samanvaya Samithi (RSS) also Farmers’ Coordination Committee is an agriculture cooperative set up by the Government of Telangana to transform agricultural activity, development and farmer welfare in the state.[2] The farmer investment support scheme, Rythu Bandhu scheme is to be distributed through this committees at the village level. The Ex Chairman of Rythu Samanvaya Samithi is Palla Rajeshwar Reddy Ex MLC, Telangana Legislative Council.[3][4]
| Formation | March 2018[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Agricultural organization |
| Focus | Agriculture |
| Location |
|
Area served | Telangana |
Key people | Palla Rajeshwar Reddy (Chairman) |
History
editThe committees were announced at by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekhar Rao.[5] The committee came into existence on 26 February 2018. This scheme was held for farmers.
Organization
editThe organization with 1,61,000 farmer members in the state is formed. The Farmer Committees at different levels are:
- Village level - 15 members
- Mandal level - 24 members
- District level - 24 members
- State level - 42 members
The State level committee will have farmers, agricultural officers, scientists and experts as its members. An Agriculture Extension officer for every 5000 acres were appointed by the government.
The Corporation
editThe corporation was started as a non-profit organization. The duties and responsibilities for the members to play an active role in the agricultural operations; sowing the seeds, to selling the produce at Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Around 2,630 farmers’ association buildings will be constructed, one per every 5,000 acres, for the farmers to hold meetings, discuss and exchange views with other farmers. Mobile Soil Testing Labs would also operate from 137 Rythu Vedikas.
References
edit- ^ "TELANGANA RASHTRA RYTHU SAMANVAYA SAMITHI". Zauba Corp. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ Tel govt to form farmers' coordination committee | Business Standard News
- ^ Relief for Telangana farmers as Budget allocates ₹12,000 cr for ‘Rythu Lakshmi’ scheme - Business Line
- ^ Maitreyi, Melly (15 March 2018). "Telangana Budget 2018-19 accords priority to agriculture, irrigation and power sectors". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- ^ Telangana government to set up a new corporation for farmers- The New Indian Express