Hyderabad, March 19 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the state government is committed to the welfare of the farming community and is taking various measures to boost their income.

Participating in "Sri Parabhava Nama " Ugadi celebrations on Thursday in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers' welfare.

He said all efforts are being made to increase profitability in agriculture and farmers would be made 'King' by promoting agriculture as a lucrative profession.

Stating that the government was providing a bonus in addition to remunerative price, the Chief Minister said that Rythu Bharosa funds will be released and deposited in farmers' accounts on March 22. Th...