Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Centre approves 8 LMT additional rice procurement from Telangana
The central government in India has decided to buy more rice from the state of Telangana.
They are increasing the amount they will buy by 8 lakh metric tonnes.
This decision was made to help the farmers in Telangana, especially because there is expected to be more rice produced this season.
Two important ministers, G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, are happy with this decision.
They think it will benefit the farmers a lot.
The Telangana government is also being asked to make sure that the farmers get all the benefits from this decision.
The Centre approved an additional 8 LMT rice procurement from Telangana.
The revised procurement target is 43 LMT, up from 35 LMT.
Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar welcomed the decision.
The decision was made in response to representations by BJP public representatives from Telangana.
The Telangana government was urged to ensure farmers receive the intended benefits.
- Who
- Union Government, Telangana Government, Farmers
- What
- Approval of additional 8 LMT rice procurement from Telangana
- When
- July 8 (request), current date (approval)
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To safeguard farmers' interests and respond to higher paddy production
Government Support
State Government Responsibility
Procurement Increase
Government Support
The Centre's decision to increase rice procurement by 8 LMT reflects its commitment to protecting farmers' interests.
State Government Responsibility
The Telangana government should ensure that farmers benefit from the increased procurement target.
- Initial Procurement Target
- 35 LMT of rice
- Revised Procurement Target
- 43 LMT of rice
- Additional Procurement
- 8 LMT of rice
- Union Ministers Involved
- G. Kishan Reddy, Bandi Sanjay Kumar
- Date of Request
- July 8
- Union Minister for Consumer Affairs
- Pralhad Joshi