Annadata Sukhibhava (Andhra Pradesh)
Annadata Sukhibhava is the Andhra Pradesh government's support scheme for farmers. Together with the Centre's PM-KISAN, each eligible farmer family gets ₹20,000 a year: ₹14,000 from the state and ₹6,000 from the Centre, paid in three instalments straight to the bank account.
What is Annadata Sukhibhava?
Annadata Sukhibhava – PM KISAN is a farmer income-support scheme of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. It is run along with the Central Government's PM-KISAN, so farmers get both benefits together. The state adds ₹14,000 a year to PM-KISAN's ₹6,000, for a total of ₹20,000 per farmer family per year.
Latest update
The first instalment for 2026-27 was released in June 2026: ₹7,000 per family (₹5,000 from the state and ₹2,000 from PM-KISAN), a total of ₹3,125.47 crore to about 46.86 lakh farmer families, including cultivators under the Forest Rights Act.
How the ₹20,000 is paid
| Instalment | State | PM-KISAN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 2nd | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 3rd | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Year | ₹14,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
This is how the ₹14,000 was split in 2025-26. The state releases its share together with PM-KISAN instalments, and the exact amount and date are announced by the government each time.
Who is eligible?
- Farmer families in Andhra Pradesh who own cultivable land (as per land records), and cultivators holding Forest Rights (RoFR) land.
- The government has also said landless cultivators will be supported at ₹20,000 a year from the state budget. Check with your Rythu Seva Kendram for the current status of tenant/landless farmer payments.
- The same exclusions as PM-KISAN generally apply, such as income-tax payers, government employees, and people holding constitutional posts.
What you need
- Aadhaar-linked bank account enabled for DBT
- Completed eKYC
- Land details updated in the state's records (webland)
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
How to apply or fix problems
- Visit your Rythu Seva Kendram (RSK) or village secretariat. Agriculture staff there handle registration and eKYC.
- If you are not on the list, ask the agriculture assistant to check your land records, Aadhaar and bank details.
- Make sure your PM-KISAN registration and eKYC are complete. See our PM-KISAN guide.
Check your status
Open the official portal annadathasukhibhava.ap.gov.in, choose Know Your Status, and enter your Aadhaar number.
Help: your Rythu Seva Kendram or village/ward secretariat
Frequently asked questions
How much do farmers get under Annadata Sukhibhava?
₹20,000 per farmer family per year: ₹14,000 from the Andhra Pradesh government and ₹6,000 from PM-KISAN.
When was the latest Annadata Sukhibhava instalment released?
The first instalment for 2026-27 (₹7,000 per family) was released in June 2026 to about 46.86 lakh farmer families.
When will the 2nd Annadata Sukhibhava instalment come?
News reports say around Dasara in October 2026, together with PM-KISAN's 24th instalment (17 October has been mentioned). As of 15 October 2026 the government has not officially announced the date or amount.
Do I need PM-KISAN to get Annadata Sukhibhava?
The two are paid together. Keeping your PM-KISAN registration and eKYC complete helps make sure you receive the full ₹20,000.
How do I check Annadata Sukhibhava status?
On annadathasukhibhava.ap.gov.in, choose Know Your Status and enter your Aadhaar number, or ask at your Rythu Seva Kendram.
Are tenant farmers eligible?
The government announced support for landless cultivators from the state budget, but payment status for tenant farmers has varied. Check with your Rythu Seva Kendram.
Sources
- Annadatha Sukhibhava – PM KISAN official portal
- Tirupati district (ap.gov.in): Agriculture schemes
- Deccan Chronicle: CM releases ₹3,125 crore aid (June 2026)
- TV9 Telugu: Annadata Sukhibhava 2nd instalment expected around Dasara (9 Oct 2026)
- Vaartha: Annadata Sukhibhava and PM-KISAN likely on 17 October (Sept 2026)