Telangana on Course to Surpass Rabi Procurement Record: Minister Uttam
Telangana is on track to break its Rabi procurement record with over 70 lakh metric tons already procured this year, surpassing last year's mark by 4.2 LMT. Minister Uttam's strategic initiatives are set to ensure smooth operations and enhanced support for farmers, despite the challenges posed by weather conditions.
Highlights
- •Telangana aims to break Rabi procurement record
- •Over 70 lakh metric tons already procured this year
- •Minister Uttam focuses on resolving bottlenecks in key districts
- •Improved storage and transportation operations
Telangana is poised to set a new milestone in agriculture procurement, according to N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, the state's irrigation and civil supplies minister. With over 70 lakh metric tons (LMT) already procured, the government aims to surpass last year's record of 74.2 LMT.
Strategic Initiatives
The minister convened a meeting with district collectors and officials at a time when procurement operations are ongoing across the state. He instructed them to address any bottlenecks swiftly, especially in districts like Nizamabad, Nirmal, Nagarkurnool, Wanaparthy, and Vikarabad, where paddy arrivals are expected to continue for another ten days.
Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasized the need to expedite operations and ensure that farmers do not face undue disruptions due to weather conditions. With monsoon imminent, the pressure on storage infrastructure is rising, hence additional space was identified in districts facing shortages.The minister also reviewed transportation and storage mechanisms for Custom Milled Rice (CMR) and directed officials to ramp up these operations seamlessly, thereby ensuring a smooth supply of fresh produce. Addressing the welfare of farm support staff too, he urged improvements in insurance coverage and social security benefits.
