Archive · 30 May 2025
Telangana Government Spent Billions on Fine Rice for Ration Card Holders
The Telangana government is providing free, high-quality rice to a large number of people.
They are giving six kilograms of fine rice to each person with a ration card, benefiting nearly 3 crore people.
The government spent over 10,000 crore rupees on this, and they have also purchased a record amount of paddy from farmers.
The minister in charge is also making sure that land is acquired and that farmers are fairly compensated.
They will also be cleaning up irrigation projects like the SRSP to help store more water.
The Telangana government spent Rs 10,665 crore on providing fine rice.
89.90 lakh ration card holders benefit from the program.
2.81 crore people are benefiting from the initiative.
Each beneficiary receives six kg of fine rice free of cost.
The government is also working on irrigation projects and farmer compensation.
- Who
- Uttam Kumar Reddy, Irrigation and civil supplies minister
- What
- The Congress government spent Rs 10,665 crore on fine rice distribution.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To ensure food security for the poor in Telangana.
- Government Expenditure
- Rs 10,665 crore
- Beneficiaries
- 89.90 lakh ration card holders
- People Benefited
- 2.81 crore
- Rice Type
- Fine rice
- Quantity Per Beneficiary
- 6 kg
- Minister
- Uttam Kumar Reddy
