Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Telangana Warned Against Groundwater for Paddy
In Telangana, experts and the government are warning farmers not to use groundwater for growing paddy this year.
They say paddy needs a lot of water, and there isn't enough groundwater because of poor rains.
The government is encouraging farmers to grow dry crops instead.
However, some farmers are still planting paddy, especially short-duration varieties.
The government has also announced a bonus for seven specific rice varieties, but they haven't updated their advice on growing these yet.
Experts and the government warn against using groundwater for paddy cultivation in Telangana due to water scarcity.
Paddy requires 12-15 lakh litres of water per acre, which is not sustainable with current groundwater levels.
The government encourages farmers to shift to dry crops and has identified seven rice varieties eligible for a ₹500 per quintal bonus.
Despite warnings, farmers have planted paddy on 4.22 lakh acres, which is less than the normal kharif paddy acreage.
The government has not yet updated its advisory on cultivating the bonus-eligible rice varieties.
- Who
- Government officials, experts, and farmers in Telangana
- What
- Warning against using groundwater for paddy cultivation
- When
- During the ongoing kharif season
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- Due to water scarcity and poor monsoon rains
Government and Experts
Farmers
Paddy Cultivation
Government and Experts
Government and experts discourage paddy cultivation due to water scarcity and encourage dry crops.
Farmers
Farmers continue to plant paddy, especially short-duration varieties, despite warnings.
- Location
- Telangana, India
- Water Requirement for Paddy
- 12-15 lakh litres per acre
- Current Paddy Acreage
- 4.22 lakh acres (as of second week of the month)
- Normal Kharif Paddy Acreage
- 65.96 lakh acres
- Bonus Eligible Rice Varieties
- 7 varieties
- Bonus Amount
- ₹500 per quintal