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Telangana Plans Rs 802.92-Crore Package to Counter El Niño
The Telangana government made a plan to help farmers because the weather is not giving enough rain.
They want to spend about 803 crore rupees to give farmers money for special water systems, new seeds, and insurance.
They also want to change the loans farmers have and give new ones for different crops.
Many districts are getting less rain, especially for rice.
The plan also helps with drinking water, jobs for farm workers, and even tells schools not to ask for money from kids of farmers who are struggling.
Telangana government proposes Rs 802.92 crore contingency package for El Niño.
Package includes subsidies for drip/sprinkler irrigation, drought‑tolerant crops, and crop insurance.
Committee recommends rescheduling loans, providing fresh loans, and supporting fodder and livestock.
26 of 33 districts face rainfall deficit; paddy area reduced to 22.6% of normal.
Measures also cover drinking water, employment, and education fee relief for affected families.
- Who
- Telangana state government and an expert committee
- What
- Contingency action plan for El Niño
- Where
- Telangana, India
- When
- Report submitted July 30, 2024
- Why
- To mitigate deficient rainfall and protect farmers
Key facts
- Contingency package
- Rs 802.92 crore
- Committee head
- G. Chinna Reddy
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Rainfall deficit
- 30% below normal
- Affected districts
- 26 of 33
- Paddy area
- 14.92 lakh acres (22.6% of normal)








