The Telangana Cabinet has approved the release of the long-pending Rythu Bharosa funds and discussed key changes to the Mahalakshmi scheme. The government is expected to release the farmers’ assistance within the next two days. Alongside this, major decisions were reviewed, including the upcoming Budget Session dates, MPTC and ZPTC elections, metro takeover discussions, and infrastructure proposals such as the Gandhi Sarovar Project and High-Speed Rail Corridor.

Rythu Bharosa Fund: Relief for Farmers

The release of the Rythu Bharosa Fund has been under discussion for several days. While the fund mobilization process had already been completed, disbursement was delayed, leading to anxiety among farmers.

The Cabinet has now cleared the proposal, and funds are expected to be credited within two days. Farmers across the state were awaiting this decision, especially ahead of the agricultural cycle.

The move comes at a politically significant time following the Congress party’s strong performance in recent panchayat and municipal elections.

Focus on Mahalakshmi Scheme Reforms

The Cabinet also reviewed changes to the Mahalakshmi Scheme, including discussions around:

Mahalakshmi Smart Card implementation
Operational streamlining
Beneficiary coverage expansion

A final structured announcement is expected soon.

Political Context & Upcoming Elections

Under the leadership of Revanth Reddy, the government is now focusing on Greater Hyderabad elections after recent electoral successes.

Key election-related discussions included:

Conducting MPTC and ZPTC elections
Whether Parishad elections should be direct or indirect
Completing the election process before March 14
Aligning election timing with academic exam schedules

The Cabinet is expected to finalize these decisions shortly.

Budget Session & Administrative Agenda

The Cabinet will also decide the commencement date for the 2026–27 Budget Session of the Telangana Assembly.

Other major agenda items discussed:

Employee and staff adjustments in GHMC, Malkajgiri, and Cyberabad Municipal Corporations
Government takeover and management restructuring of the metro system
Sanctioning funds for Devadula Package-3 works
The Gig Workers Bill
Allocation of 500 acres near Shamshabad airport for the Gandhi Sarovar Project
Progress on the High-Speed Rail Corridor

Key Cabinet Agenda Snapshot

Sector	Key Decision Area
Agriculture	Release of Rythu Bharosa Funds
Welfare	Reforms in Mahalakshmi Scheme
Elections	MPTC & ZPTC Poll Schedule
Finance	Budget Session 2026–27
Infrastructure	Metro Takeover, High-Speed Rail
Irrigation	Devadula Package-3 Funding

Key Entities

Revanth Reddy – Chief Minister of Telangana
Telangana Cabinet – Executive Decision-Making Body
Rythu Bharosa – Farmer Financial Assistance Scheme
Mahalakshmi Scheme – State Welfare Program
GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) – Urban Local Body

Final Verdict

The Telangana Cabinet meeting marks a significant governance moment, particularly with the long-awaited release of Rythu Bharosa funds. Alongside welfare adjustments and election planning, the government is signaling administrative acceleration ahead of the Budget Session and upcoming polls. Farmers and political observers alike will closely watch how swiftly these decisions translate into ground-level implementation.