Archive · 29 Jun 2025
MP Urges FCI to Increase Grain Procurement in Andhra Pradesh
A politician from Andhra Pradesh wants the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to buy more food grains from farmers in the state.
Last year, FCI bought much less than it planned to.
The politician discussed with FCI how to better use storage facilities and improve the quality of the grains.
He suggested using empty storage space for the state's food supplies.
The FCI agreed to improve how it buys grains and check their quality better.
This is meant to help farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu urged FCI to increase food grain procurement in Andhra Pradesh.
FCI procured only 10 lakh metric tonnes last year, against a target of 25 lakh metric tonnes.
Meeting discussed optimizing FCI godown usage and quality improvements.
Vacant godown space should be allotted to AP Civil Supplies Department, per MP's request.
FCI responded positively to requests for procurement system and quality control enhancements.
- Who
- Telugu Desam MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
- What
- FCI was urged to increase food grain procurement.
- When
- The information is from a recent meeting held on Saturday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, specifically Guntur.
- Why
- To benefit and protect farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
- MP
- Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu
- Location of Meeting
- Guntur
- Targeted Procurement (Last Year)
- 25 lakh metric tonnes
- Actual Procurement (Last Year)
- 10 lakh metric tonnes
- Focus of Discussions
- Godown optimization, quality standards, and vacant space usage.