Revanth Reddy credits policies, not Kaleshwaram, for record paddy output

In the state of Telangana in India, farmers grow a lot of rice called paddy.

Lately, they grew more rice than ever before.

The leader of the state, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, says this happened because the government helped farmers.

He mentioned programs that forgive farmers' loans, help sick farmers, and give money and free electricity.

He also said good rains and new water pumps, called borewells, helped a lot.

A professor wrote an article that agreed with him.

The professor said a giant water project named Kaleshwaram was not the main reason.

Some other politicians think the water project deserves credit for the good harvest.

Mr. Reddy says those claims are wrong.

He wants farmers to earn more money after paying for water.