Telangana's paddy procurement is lagging as private traders buy directly from farmers. Fine rice prices have risen in several districts, while officials say existing stocks and pending deliveries may cover welfare requirements until September 2027, according to current estimates.
Private traders from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are purchasing paddy directly from Telangana farmers at prices significantly above the MSP, driven by rising rice prices and expectations of further increases.
BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao has demanded immediate measures to control rising rice and essential commodity prices in Telangana. He alleged a 25 per cent increase in fine rice prices and sought action against hoarding and black marketing
