What Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Can REALLY Do – Complete Truth Explained D 1
In rural India, farming is not just about land and water—it also depends on basic access. One of the most serious but least discussed problems faced by farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is this:
“I own agricultural land, but there is no proper road to reach it.”
Unlike Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do NOT have a single, dedicated scheme that gives ₹10–12 lakh directly to a farmer to build a private access road. However, farmers are not helpless. There are multiple legal provisions, government programs, and administrative routes through which farm access roads are created.
This article explains the real situation, existing schemes, legal rights, and step-by-step solutions for farmers in AP and Telangana.
The Ground Reality in AP & Telangana
Across many mandals and villages:
- Agricultural land is landlocked between other private lands
- Old cart tracks (bullock paths) are blocked or encroached
- No all-weather road exists for tractors or harvest vehicles
- Farmers depend on neighbors’ permission to access fields
- Crops suffer due to delayed transport and high labor costs
This problem affects:
- Small and marginal farmers
- Assigned land beneficiaries
- SC/ST farmers
- Dryland and interior village farmers
Is There a ₹12 Lakh Direct Road Scheme in AP or Telangana?
Short Answer: NO
As of now (2025–26):
- No AP or Telangana government scheme gives ₹12 lakh cash assistance directly to a farmer to build a private farm road
- No scheme officially titled “Farm Road Assistance ₹12 Lakh” exists
Any claim saying “AP/Telangana government gives ₹12 lakh free for farm road” is misleading.
Then HOW Are Farm Access Roads Created in AP & Telangana?
Farm access roads are created through three main routes:
- Government rural infrastructure schemes
- Legal right-of-way provisions (Land & Revenue laws)
- Local body intervention (Panchayat / Mandal / District)
Let’s break each one clearly.
Government Schemes That INDIRECTLY Provide Farm Roads
A. PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana)
- Focus: Rural connectivity
- Roads are built to villages and habitations, not individual farms
- However, approach roads to farm clusters are sometimes included
Useful when:
- Multiple farmers use the same route
- Land is part of a larger farming cluster
Not meant for single private land access
MGNREGA (AP & Telangana)
This is one of the most important tools for farm access roads.
What is allowed under MGNREGA?
- Earthen roads to agricultural lands
- Farm approach roads
- Internal village roads
- Desilting and leveling pathways
✔ Labor cost is fully covered
✔ Material cost partially covered
✔ Very useful for poor and small farmers
Many farm access paths in AP & Telangana are built only through MGNREGA, not cash schemes.
Rythu Bharosa / Rythu Bandhu – What They Do NOT Cover
- These schemes provide income support
- They do NOT fund road construction
- Money cannot legally be used for building roads
So they are not solutions for access roads.
Legal Rights: Farmers’ Right to Access Their Land (VERY IMPORTANT)
This is the most powerful and truthful solution.
Right of Way Under Revenue Laws
In both AP and Telangana:
- Every landowner has a legal right to access their land
- If land is landlocked, the government must provide a pathway
This is handled through:
- Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO / Tahsildar)
- Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO)
What the Law Allows:
- Survey and identification of traditional pathways
- Restoration of old cart tracks
- Demarcation of access routes
- Removal of illegal encroachments
This is NOT a scheme, but a legal entitlement.
Panchayat / Mandal / District-Level Intervention
Gram Panchayat Role
- Maintains village pathways and records
- Can pass resolutions for farm access roads
- Can recommend works under MGNREGA
Mandal Level
- Technical estimates prepared
- Survey conducted
- Road alignment approved
District Level
- Sanctions funds under rural development heads
- Coordinates between departments
Step-by-Step: What a Farmer Should ACTUALLY Do
Step 1: Written Complaint
Submit a written application to:
- Gram Panchayat AND
- Mandal Revenue Officer
Mention clearly:
- Land details
- No access road
- Hardship faced
Step 2: Field Survey
Revenue + Panchayat officials will:
- Inspect land
- Check village maps (FMB / Adangal / Sethwar)
- Identify possible pathways
Step 3: Choose the Route
Depending on feasibility:
- Restore old pathway OR
- Create new approach under MGNREGA OR
- Align road through government land
Step 4: Sanction & Execution
- Work approved under MGNREGA / Panchayat fund
- Road constructed using labor + material
How Much Money Is Actually Spent?
Instead of “₹12 lakh to one farmer”:
- Small farm roads: ₹2–5 lakh
- Longer approach roads: ₹6–10 lakh
- Costs are borne by government departments, not given as cash
Common Myths (Debunked)
“G Roads are built by government, not by giving cash
“Only Karnataka has such schemes”
AP & Telangana use legal + MGNREGA routes
“Nothing can be done if neighbors block way”
Revenue law allows action against encroachment
Real Challenges in AP & Telangana
- Delays due to land disputes
- Political interference at local level
- Lack of awareness among farmers
- Poor follow-up on applications
But legally, farmers have the right.
Why This Topic Is Still Important
Even without a ₹12 lakh scheme:
- Access roads decide farm profitability
- Mechanization depends on roads
- Youth leaving farming partly due to access issues
Click Hear to Apply Andrapradesh Click Hear to Apply Telangana
The Truth for AP & Telangana Farmers
- No direct ₹12 lakh farm road scheme exists
- Farm access roads ARE possible
- Legal right of way is strong
- MGNREGA is the most practical tool
Farmers should:
- Use law + local administration, not wait for fake schemes
- Apply collectively when possible
- Keep written records and follow up
Truth matters more than viral claims.