The direct benefits transfer scheme for farmers in the state of Telangana, called the Rythu Bandhu Scheme (RBS), is expected to benefit 6 million farmers in Telangana, where the beneficiaries are identified on the basis of their land records. This paper by the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research studies the design and implementation of RBS and offers several important lessons, both positive and negative, for the centrally-funded Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan Scheme) as well for other states looking at implementing such income support schemes linked to land ownership.
There are two documents available for download here: the research paper, and a policy brief outlining the key takeaways for designing similar welfare distribution schemes. You can also find here an infographic explainer laying down key takeaways.