Archive · 16 Aug 2025
BJP Leader Seeks Action on Paddy Farmers' Concerns
A BJP leader named Ramesh is asking an MLA named Somireddy to help farmers who are growing a certain type of rice called MTU 1010.
These farmers are in trouble because the government says it won't buy their rice at a good price.
This means the farmers might lose money, about ₹5,000 for every acre of land they used.
Ramesh wants Somireddy to talk to the Chief Minister to find a solution and make sure the farmers don't suffer financially.
BJP leader Midathala Ramesh requested MLA Somireddy to address paddy farmers' issues.
Farmers in Nellore district cultivated MTU 1010 paddy on approximately 80,000 acres.
Government officials reportedly won't procure the MTU 1010 variety under MSP.
Farmers face potential losses of around ₹5,000 per acre compared to MSP.
Ramesh urged intervention to prevent financial distress for farmers.
- Who
- BJP leader Midathala Ramesh and MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy, and paddy farmers.
- What
- BJP leader requested MLA to address paddy farmers' issues regarding MTU 1010 variety.
- When
- The meeting took place on Saturday.
- Where
- Nellore district.
- Why
- To find a solution to the issue where the government is not procuring MTU 1010 paddy under MSP.
Farmers' Concerns
Government Officials' Stance
Procurement under MSP
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are facing potential financial losses.
Government Officials' Stance
Government officials have stated that they won't procure the MTU 1010 variety under MSP.
- BJP Leader
- Midathala Ramesh
- MLA
- Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy
- Paddy Variety
- MTU 1010
- District
- Nellore
- Estimated Acreage
- 80,000
- Potential Loss
- ₹5,000 per acre