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Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar announced that innovative reforms in paddy procurement under the NDA coalition government have enabled the state to achieve its highest-ever procurement of 7.4 million tonnes.

A severe monsoon deficit has badly affected sowing operations in Siddipet district, where only 60,000 acres have been cultivated so far. Farmers fear they may have to resow crops as the district recorded a 49 per cent rainfall deficit until June 30.

The Telangana government has asked the Centre to increase the paddy procurement quota for the Yasangi (Rabi) 2025-26 season and extend deadlines for supplying Custom Milled Rice, citing record procurement and logistical challenges.

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to adhere strictly to the Centre’s procurement guidelines, limiting purchases at MSP to the quota approved by the Union government. Ministers expressed concern that reduced procurement could hurt farmers, particularly after the State recorded bumper harvests.

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar asserted that no irregularities occurred in paddy procurement in Jagtial and pledged to resign if corruption charges were established.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday countered Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s warning of launching an action plan after June 15 on paddy procurement and other issues. He asserted that the Centre had sanctioned projects worth Rs 28,000 crore for Telangana this month.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday set a June 15 deadline for the Centre to procure paddy from the State while criticising delays in Metro Rail expansion and other projects.

A 54-year-old farmer from Siddipet died of a heart attack after allegedly suffering losses when a rice mill deducted 40 bags from his rain-soaked paddy stock. Former minister T Harish Rao blamed the State government and raised concerns over procurement delays

Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest in Hathnoora mandal of Sangareddy district, demanding immediate procurement of paddy. With rains beginning in the district, they urged the government to purchase all stocks without delay before withdrawing the protest following police intervention.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who once attacked the BRS government for failing to procure paddy, has now shifted the blame to the BJP-led Centre. He accused the Union government of neglecting farmers by not procuring stocks despite fixing MSP.

BJP state president N Ramchander Rao accused the Telangana government of failing in paddy procurement despite funds being provided by the Centre. He alleged negligence, inconsistent statistics, and inefficiency in handling farmers’ concerns.

Farmers at Laggama village in Dahegaon mandal burnt paddy bags to protest delays in the procurement process and deductions allegedly imposed by officials. Police later doused the flames, while authorities assured farmers that procurement would be expedited and transportation arranged

Lorry drivers staged a protest at the Toopran godown in Medak, alleging delays in paddy unloading and preferential treatment for politically recommended vehicles. Farmers also accused officials of illegal weight deductions and collecting excessive hamali charges during paddy procurement operations

Farmers have raised concerns after the State government reduced the list of fine variety paddy seeds eligible for the Rs 500 bonus from 33 to eight. Growers fear the move may gradually end the incentive scheme despite higher cultivation risks and costs.

Kothagudem District Collector Ankit inspected a paddy procurement centre in Chunchupalli mandal and directed officials to protect paddy stocks from unseasonal rains, speed up procurement and transportation, and ensure transparency and timely payments to farmers

An RTC bus driver in Jagtial was reportedly removed from duty after suggesting Congress leaders focus on paddy procurement instead of fuel price protests. The incident sparked political controversy, with BRS leaders accusing the Congress of intolerance before officials reportedly restored the driver’s duties

Farmers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district staged protests against delays in paddy procurement, alleging negligence by officials and millers. Unseasonal rains damaged paddy stocks in several mandals, while farmers complained about slow transportation and procurement operations at various centres

A farmer fainted due to intense heatwave conditions while participating in a protest demanding procurement of paddy and maize at Yellapur village in Nirmal district. Another farmer fell at an official’s feet during the protest, highlighting growing distress among farmers over procurement delays

The Telangana government has launched a 10-day special drive to accelerate paddy procurement amid criticism over delays, pending payments and distress sales. Officials are under pressure to procure an additional 20-25 lakh metric tonnes during the ongoing Yasangi procurement season.

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress