Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Telangana Minister Urges Farmers to Switch Crops
In Telangana, Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar advised farmers to grow crops that need less water because of worries about less rain.
He promised the government would help with seeds and guidance.
He also gave money to families in need and opened a new Anganwadi centre for children.
Many people, including farmers and officials, were present at the events.
Telangana Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar urged farmers to switch to low water-intensive crops due to El Nino concerns.
The government promised to provide quality seeds, technical guidance, and support for alternative crops.
Minister Laxman Kumar handed over an Rs8 lakh ex gratia cheque to the family of a deceased worker.
He inaugurated a new Anganwadi centre built at a cost of Rs12 lakh.
The Minister distributed Kalyana Lakshmi assistance cheques worth Rs34 lakh and CMRF cheques amounting to Rs24.08 lakh.
- Who
- Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar
- What
- Urged farmers to switch to low water-intensive crops due to El Nino concerns
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Peddapalli, Telangana
- Why
- To mitigate the impact of below-normal rainfall and ensure sustainable agriculture
Government Perspective
Farmers' Perspective
Crop Diversification
Government Perspective
The government encourages farmers to switch to low water-intensive crops to mitigate the impact of El Nino conditions and ensure sustainable agriculture.
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers may be hesitant to switch crops due to familiarity with paddy cultivation and potential market uncertainties for alternative crops.
- Location
- Peddapalli, Telangana
- Event
- Farmers’ awareness programme
- Minister
- Adluri Laxman Kumar
- Ex Gratia Amount
- Rs8 lakh
- Anganwadi Centre Cost
- Rs12 lakh
- Kalyana Lakshmi Assistance
- Rs34 lakh
- CMRF Cheques
- Rs24.08 lakh