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Telangana to seek central aid over potential El Niño impact
Telangana plans to ask the Union government for financial help because El Niño could affect the state.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will lead a delegation to meet the Prime Minister and other Union Ministers in New Delhi.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the delegation would also seek additional workdays under the VB-G RAM G Scheme.
He urged farmers to avoid planting a second crop because of the expected El Niño conditions.
The state government is working to protect the first crop already planted and has asked farmers to follow official advice.
The minister also said electricity had become much more expensive to procure amid power shortages across the country.
He told officials to prepare for possible drinking water shortages as groundwater levels fall.
Telangana plans to seek a special financial package from the Centre to address the potential impact of El Niño.
A delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will meet the Prime Minister and other Union Ministers in New Delhi.
The delegation will also seek additional workdays under the VB-G RAM G Scheme.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy urged farmers to avoid taking up a second crop because of the anticipated intensification of El Niño conditions.
The State government is trying to protect the first crop already cultivated and has asked officials to prepare for possible drinking water shortages.
- Who
- A Telangana delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will seek aid. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced the plan.
- What
- The State will seek a special financial package and additional workdays under the VB-G RAM G Scheme.
- When
- The delegation will meet the Prime Minister and Union Ministers; the date is not stated.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- Telangana is seeking support to address the potential impact of El Niño.
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Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that a State delegation would seek financial assistance and additional workdays.
A delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will meet the Prime Minister and other Union Ministers in New Delhi.
- State
- Telangana
- Delegation leader
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- Minister announcing the plan
- Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
- Meeting location
- New Delhi
- Aid sought
- Special financial package and additional workdays under the VB-G RAM G Scheme
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