Analysis
At launch, Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy announced ₹13,500/year for *all farmer families*, but the **final guidelines (GO Ms. No. 105, 2019)** limited it to landholders with ≤5 acres (later expanded to ≤2.5 acres in some phases). The scheme’s **2023-24 budget** confirms this cap, covering ~52 lakh farmers (not all 60+ lakh in AP). While the *intent* was universal, **implementation excluded larger landholders**. The annual amount was also **paid in installments** (e.g., ₹7,500 + ₹4,000 + ₹2,000), not always as a lump sum.
Background
The **YSR Rythu Bharosa** (2019) replaced the previous **Annadata Sukhibhava** scheme, aiming to provide direct income support to farmers in Andhra Pradesh. It was modeled after Telangana’s **Rythu Bandhu** but differed by targeting *families* (not per acre) and initially promising universality. The scheme’s budgetary allocation has fluctuated, with **₹6,500 crore earmarked in 2023-24**, reflecting its scaled-back scope.
Verdict summary
The **YSR Rythu Bharosa** scheme was indeed launched in 2019 with ₹13,500 annual support, but **eligibility was later restricted to small/marginal farmers (≤5 acres)**, not *all* farmers as claimed.