The Telangana government is actively preparing to buy a record amount of food grain from its farmers, following an exceptionally successful Kharif season.
Telangana proudly announced a historic paddy yield of 148.03 lakh metric tonnes for the Kharif 2025 season – the highest ever recorded in a single season. In response, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has instructed officials to implement comprehensive measures to facilitate an efficient procurement process for the farmers.
During a recent video conference held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Minister Reddy, alongside Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, engaged with district collectors to review and strategize the paddy procurement arrangements.
Minister Reddy urged all officials, particularly those working on the ground, to remain vigilant and learn from past procurement experiences. He emphasized the importance of providing all necessary facilities to farmers arriving at markets to sell their harvest.
A key directive was to prioritize the efficient transport and storage of the procured paddy, ensuring that farmers do not face unnecessary delays or long waiting periods at procurement centers.
District collectors were given the authority to allocate additional funds for amenities as required. It was also stressed that all purchased paddy details must be recorded promptly, and payments to farmers processed within 48 hours of the sale.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to providing farmers with the Minimum Support Price (MSP), complemented by an assured bonus of ₹500 per quintal for fine rice. Collectors were tasked with ensuring robust coordination with rice millers to prevent any inconvenience to farmers during the process.
Highlighting the government’s farmer-centric approach, Mr. Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that Telangana leads other states in the swift procurement of food grains. He expressed confidence that the successful acquisition of the entire Rabi produce, achieved through official cooperation, would be replicated for the Kharif season.
District collectors were advised to reach out to the Civil Supplies Commissioner for any challenges, with the state-level administration offering 24-hour support to resolve issues. Furthermore, both district collectors and Civil Supplies officials at the district level were instructed to maintain an active presence on the field to oversee the procurement operations.