KCR era was golden period for agriculture in Telangana: MP Ravichandra

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra praised Telangana’s agricultural growth under KCR, citing key schemes, while criticising the Congress government for failing to fulfil promises and address farmers’ issues, during the Appropriation Bill debate in the Rajya Sabha

Hyderabad: BRS Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra said the agricultural sector in Telangana witnessed a golden era during the tenure of BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. He cited initiatives such as Rythu Bandhu, expansion of irrigation through major lift schemes like the Kaleshwaram project and promotion of oil palm cultivation as key measures that improved farm incomes.

Participating in the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2026–27 in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Ravichandra said the Bill was not merely a financial exercise but a mechanism to ensure accountability in the use of public funds. Referring to Telangana’s experience, he said the State achieved major progress in agriculture after its formation due to planned irrigation projects, investment support schemes and free power to farmers.

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The BRS MP said the present situation in the State had deteriorated, with the current Congress government failing to deliver promises on farm loan waiver and Rythu Bharosa financial assistance to farmers. He also raised the issue of crop losses due to monkey menace and sought intervention from both the Centre and the State.

“The Congress government completely failed to address the challenges faced by the farmers including input subsidies, seeds, fertilisers and also timely release of irrigation water,” he added. Pointing out that Telangana emerged as one of the key States for the nation’s economy, he urged the Centre to extend equal support to the State for effective implementation of the development and welfare schemes.