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Telangana CM Mobilises District Collectors to Counter Misinformation as Paddy Procurement Nears Completion

District collectors will hire local godowns if needed to keep procurement on track under forecasts of 29% more rain.

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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.