Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, held a meeting with Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi to discuss key matters concerning paddy procurement for the upcoming 2025–26 agricultural season. The discussion mainly focused on ensuring an efficient and well-planned procurement system for farmers in the state.

During the meeting, the Telangana leadership formally appealed to the Centre to procure 30 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of parboiled rice for the 2025–26 cycle, which includes both the Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (Yasangi) crops. This request was made with the objective of maintaining smooth procurement operations and ensuring adequate market support and financial security for farmers across Telangana.

The state representatives also presented their production outlook for the upcoming season, informing the Union Minister that Telangana is expecting a Rabi (Yasangi) output of approximately 90 LMT in the 2025–26 period. This projection highlights the state’s preparedness for a substantial agricultural harvest and the need for robust procurement arrangements.

The meeting largely revolved around advance planning for procurement operations, with Telangana seeking clarity from the Centre regarding procurement limits and support mechanisms. Officials stressed that timely procurement, particularly of parboiled rice, is essential to avoid any distress sales and to safeguard farmers’ interests during peak harvesting periods.

Both sides also discussed the importance of better coordination between the Centre and the state government as they prepare for the upcoming agricultural cycle. The interaction is seen as an important step toward aligning expected production levels with procurement capacity, ensuring that the large anticipated output can be managed efficiently without disruption to farmers or supply chains.

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