Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Telangana Explores Global Markets for Surplus Rice
Telangana has grown so much rice that they have a lot extra, about 50 lakh metric tons!
So, important people met at a university to figure out how to sell this extra rice to other countries.
They talked about how India is a big rice seller globally, and the Philippines buys a lot.
Telangana's rice production has grown a lot, and they think they can sell their special sticky rice to countries in Africa and Asia.
They already sell rice to the Philippines with the 'Telangana Rice' brand.
To help farmers, the government might encourage them to grow other things like lentils and seeds, and they'll promote rice types that people around the world want to buy.
Telangana is facing a surplus of 50 lakh metric tons of rice due to increased production.
A meeting was held at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University to strategize rice exports.
India accounts for 40% of global rice exports, with the Philippines being a major importer.
The state plans to promote specific rice varieties and potentially diversify crops like pulses and oilseeds.
A dedicated export promotion unit is being considered for the Civil Supplies Corporation.
- Who
- Telangana state officials, agricultural experts, and rice exporters
- What
- Discussed strategies to export surplus rice stocks to global markets
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Agri Hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
- Why
- To address the challenge of a significant surplus in rice production
Current Approach
Proposed Changes
Crop Diversification
Current Approach
Continuing current focus on rice cultivation.
Proposed Changes
Encouraging farmers to shift to pulses and oilseeds in certain seasons.
Export Strategy
Current Approach
Existing export efforts under the 'Telangana Rice' brand.
Proposed Changes
Establishing a dedicated export promotion unit and developing new business models.
- Surplus Rice Stock
- 50 lakh metric tons
- Expected Paddy Production
- 2 crore metric tons
- India's Global Rice Export Share
- 40%
- Philippines Import Share
- 10%
- Key Participants
- Civil Supplies Dept., PJTAU, International Rice Experts, Exporters
