Ahead of Diwali, the Andhra Pradesh Government has given farmers good news by hiking the to the farmers Raithu Bharosa Scheme assistance to Rs 13500. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy announced this after a review meeting today. This amount will be transferred to the farmers in three instalments. The chief minister acceded to the request of the farmers who attended the review meeting. The budget of Rs 5510 crores for the scheme has already been released by the government.