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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Telangana.
Official state nodal department overseeing Farmers & Agriculture schemes and citizen benefits in Telangana.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 16 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana administers 16 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Rythu Bandhu / Rythu Bharosa (Agricultural Investment Support Scheme), Rythu Bandhu / Rythu Bharosa Telangana Agricultural Investment Support Scheme, Rythu Bharosa Investment Support Scheme Telangana, and 13 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://telangana.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Direct investment support of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per acre per year transferred via DBT to farmers for seeds and fertilizer inputs.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Direct agricultural investment grant of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per acre per year for purchase of farm inputs supporting beneficiaries across Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Agricultural investment cash grant providing ₹15,000 per acre per year (₹7,500/season) directly to farmers and tenant cultivators in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
₹5 Lakh life insurance ex-gratia paid directly to the nominee within 10 days of the natural or accidental death of a farmer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
100% state-funded ₹5,00,000 life insurance coverage for farmers aged 18 to 59 years, guaranteeing claim settlement within 10 days of demise.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Guaranteed ₹5 Lakh life insurance cover for farmers aged 18 to 59 with 100% premium paid by state government available across districts in Telangana.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Comprehensive agricultural debt relief waiving outstanding short-term crop loans up to ₹2,00,000 per farming family to liberate farmers from institutional debt distress.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Agricultural equipment mechanization offering 50% subsidy on tractors, combined harvesters, rotavators, and laser levellers to eliminate acute farm labor shortages.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Inland blue revolution releasing 100 Crore free fingerling fish seeds annually into 26,000+ restored water tanks and reservoirs, providing 100% free livelihood to 4 Lakh traditional fishermen.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
High-tech horticulture incentive providing 75% to 95% capital subsidy for setting up climate-controlled polyhouses and shade nets to cultivate high-value exotic flowers and vegetables.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Pioneering unconditional direct farmer investment grant providing ₹10,000 per acre per year (₹5,000 for Kharif and ₹5,000 for Rabi) directly to all agricultural landholders.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Universal 100% state-paid life insurance providing ₹5,00,000 financial compensation to nominee families within 10 days of the demise of any farmer aged 18 to 59.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Water conservation scheme providing 80% to 100% subsidy on installing drip and sprinkler systems for small, marginal, and tribal farmers cultivating commercial crops.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Agricultural diversification incentive offering ₹26,000 per acre subsidy for saplings, drip irrigation, and inter-crop support to expand oil palm cultivation across 20 Lakh acres.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Seed self-sufficiency program providing 50% to 75% subsidized foundation seeds to farmers to produce certified paddy, groundnut, and pulse seeds with buyback guarantees.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Telangana
Dairy farmer price support providing ₹4 per liter direct cash incentive on milk poured at government and cooperative dairies, credited directly to 2.1 Lakh dairy farmers.