Rythu Bima a godsend opportunity: Amrapali Kata

Hanamkonda: District Collector Amrapali Kata said that all the eligible farmers will get the benefit of Rythu Bima. Conducting a review meeting here on Wednesday, she directed the officials to include all the eligible farmers (aged between 18 years and 60 years), who have pattadar passbooks and had already availed financial assistance under Rythu Bandhu Scheme. She instructed the officials to assist the farmers in enrolling their names for the Rythu Bima scheme.

Terming Rythu Bima is a godsend opportunity, she said that the State government will pay a premium of Rs 2,272 per each farmer to the LIC. In case of farmers’ death, the nominees will get Rs 5 lakh each within 10 days. She said that the scheme will come into effect from August 15. Agriculture joint director Usha Dayal was present.