Rythu Vedika (Farmers' Platform Scheme)

Why it matters

Every cluster of villages gets a dedicated farmer meeting hall where you can get expert advisory, discuss crop issues, and access information on better prices for produce.

What you get

Launched on 31 October 2020 at Kodakandla mandal in Jangaon district, the Rythu Vedika scheme established a network of dedicated farmer-meeting platforms (Vedikas) across Telangana — with a target of constructing 2,601 such structures statewide, roughly one for every cluster of villages — where farmers can gather to discuss farming issues, receive guidance from Agriculture Extension Officers on crop planning and best practices, and access information aimed at helping them secure better/more remunerative returns for their produce. These village-cluster platforms function as a regular, physical touchpoint between the Agriculture Department's extension machinery and farmers, replacing more ad-hoc or distant interactions with a consistent local forum for agricultural advisory and farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange.

Eligibility criteria

• Open to all farmers within the cluster of villages served by a given Rythu Vedika
• No formal registration required to attend Vedika meetings/advisory sessions
• Scheduled sessions organized by the local Agriculture Extension Officer

How to apply

1. 1

   Locate the Rythu Vedika serving your village cluster through the local Agriculture Extension Officer

2. 2

   Attend scheduled farmer meetings and advisory sessions at the Vedika

3. 3

   Raise specific crop, input or market-price queries directly with attending department officials

Documents required

• No formal documents required to attend; Aadhaar card useful for any scheme-linked follow-up