6 min readAnnadata Sukhibhava is Andhra Pradesh's farmer support scheme. Eligible families get ₹20,000 a year: ₹14,000 from the state plus ₹6,000 from PM-Kisan, paid in 3 installments through DBT.
What is the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme?
Annadata Sukhibhava is a cash support scheme of the Andhra Pradesh government. It is run together with the central PM-Kisan scheme, so the farmer gets one combined payment. The money goes straight to the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account (DBT), with no middleman. It replaced the earlier YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme and was launched on 2 August 2025.
The official portal is annadathasukhibhava.ap.gov.in, where farmers can use the "Know Your Status" tool with their Aadhaar number.
How much money do farmers get under Annadata Sukhibhava?
| Part | Amount per year | Paid by |
|---|---|---|
| State share | ₹14,000 | Andhra Pradesh government |
| PM-Kisan share | ₹6,000 | Central government |
| Total | ₹20,000 | Three installments by DBT |
Reported installment plan for one year: ₹7,000 + ₹7,000 + ₹6,000. Each of the first two installments is ₹5,000 from the state plus ₹2,000 from PM-Kisan.
When will the next Annadata Sukhibhava installment come?
The 1st installment of 2026-27 was released on 20 June 2026. News agency UNI reported that ₹3,125.47 crore went to 46,85,838 farmer families: 45,69,817 land-owning families and 1,16,021 families farming under the Forest Rights Act. In the previous year the scheme paid out ₹8,985.41 crore in total (₹6,560.18 crore state and ₹2,425.23 crore central).
| Installment | Amount per family | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹7,000 | Released 20 June 2026 |
| 2nd | ₹7,000 | Date not announced. Sources guess October or November 2026 |
| 3rd | ₹6,000 | Date not announced. Expected around March 2027 |
The 2nd and 3rd dates are estimates based on last year's pattern. Only the state government can confirm them, so check the official portal before you plan around a date.
Who is eligible for Annadata Sukhibhava?
- You must be a farmer of Andhra Pradesh.
- Land-owning farmer families are covered. Tenant farmers with a valid CCRC (Crop Cultivator Rights Card) and families farming on Forest Rights Act land are also covered.
- Aadhaar must be linked to your bank account (NPCI mapping).
- e-KYC must be done, online or at your Rythu Seva Kendra.
- One member per family gets the benefit. Income-tax payers are normally excluded.
- The PM-Kisan part needs you to be a registered PM-Kisan beneficiary.
Rules like the exact land limit differ between websites. Treat the portal and your Rythu Seva Kendra as the final word.
Which documents are needed for Annadata Sukhibhava registration?
- Aadhaar card (mandatory)
- Bank passbook of the Aadhaar-linked account
- Land record (Pattadar passbook), or CCRC for tenant farmers
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar for OTP
- PM-Kisan registration number (if you have one)
How to check Annadata Sukhibhava status by Aadhaar?
- Open annadathasukhibhava.ap.gov.in.
- Click "Know Your Status".
- Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha.
- Click Search. The result shows payment status, e-KYC status and NPCI (bank link) status.
Why has my Annadata Sukhibhava payment not come?
Most stuck payments come from a mismatch, not from rejection. Check these in order:
| Problem on status page | What to do |
|---|---|
| e-KYC pending | Visit your Rythu Seva Kendra for biometric e-KYC |
| NPCI / Aadhaar not linked to bank | Ask your bank to link Aadhaar for DBT |
| Name or land record mismatch | Correct it at the Village/Ward Secretariat |
| Not on beneficiary list | Apply or re-verify through the Rythu Seva Kendra |
How can farmers use the money well?
The installments are timed around sowing and crop care. Spend first on what lifts yield most: balanced nutrition and micronutrients. A water-soluble fertilizer such as Katyayani NPK 19:19:19 suits early growth, and Katyayani Zinc EDTA 12% corrects zinc deficiency. Also read how crop insurance protects this investment in our guide on PM Fasal Bima Yojana and other support in agriculture subsidy schemes in India.
Conclusion
Annadata Sukhibhava is simple if your papers are clean: Aadhaar linked to the bank, e-KYC done, land or CCRC record correct. Check your status on the official portal now, fix any red mark at your Rythu Seva Kendra, and wait for the state's official date for the 2nd installment instead of trusting social-media dates.
Why trust this guide
Written by Team Katyayani, Editorial Team at Katyayani Organics. Cross-checked against published research and university extension programs.
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