Overview
- The government has procured 64.5 lakh metric tonnes of paddy, reaching 90% of its seasonal target.
- Officials have disbursed ₹12,184 crore to farmers within 48 hours of each purchase.
- Farmers delivered a record 2.75 crore tonnes of paddy this season.
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed district collectors to provide regular procurement updates to counter politically motivated campaigns.
- Procurement volumes surpass last year’s by 21.5 lakh tonnes this season.