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Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that Telangana will procure 90 LMT of paddy this Yasangi season, with Rs 21,501 crore allocated.

Farmers across erstwhile Warangal districts staged protests, including rasta roko and dharnas, against delays in maize and paddy procurement. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers, citing corruption in procurement centres and unfulfilled promises made during Rahul Gandhi’s Farmers’ Declaration.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Revanth Reddy government over delays in paddy procurement and alleged that farmers were being forced to sell produce to middlemen. He demanded immediate procurement of all crops without restrictions to prevent agrarian distress

Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate paddy procurement and protect farmers from unseasonal rains. With crops damaged across districts, the government has ramped up storage, logistics, and monitoring to minimise farmer losses

Facing procurement delays and lack of drying platforms, farmers in Narayanpet district resorted to drying paddy in a crematorium in Kosgi, highlighting ground-level distress in Kodangal constituency despite procurement operations resuming on Monday.

Amid farmer protests and unseasonal rains damaging paddy stocks, Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate procurement, safeguard crops, and enhance storage, as arrivals rise during the crucial Rabi marketing season

Tension prevailed in Nizamabad after a farmer attempted self-immolation over delays in paddy procurement. Police intervened in time, while farmers staged road protests demanding immediate action, alleging official apathy and disruption in procurement operations in the region.

Farmers in Mancherial district are facing difficulties due to delays in paddy procurement for the Yasangi 2026 season. Despite cultivating 1.22 lakh acres and expecting 2.20 lakh metric tonnes of yield, only a limited number of procurement centres have been opened, leaving farmers worried about crop damage from unseasonal rains and possible distress sales to private traders.

BRS leaders, along with farmers, staged a strong protest in Choppadandi, Karimnagar district, opposing the newly introduced paddy procurement system by the Telangana government. The protest, led by former MLA and Choppadandi in-charge Sunke Ravishankar, included a dharna and rasta roko at the Ambedkar statue.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of a statewide agitation if the Telangana government fails to start paddy procurement immediately. He accused the government of delaying purchases and neglecting farmers despite promises of support and bonuses.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that paddy arrivals have begun in 20 districts, while procurement is pending in 13 due to delayed transplantation. He urged officials to accelerate MSP operations, strengthen logistics, and ensure timely payments to farmers.

Delays in paddy procurement across Telangana have left farmers in distress, with only half the planned centres opened. Protests erupted in several districts as farmers feared distress sales amid unseasonal rain threats and limited procurement by authorities.

Farmers staged protests across Khammam district over delays in maize and paddy procurement. BRS leaders and farmer groups alleged inadequate purchase limits, lack of gunny bags and government inaction, warning of intensified agitation if procurement operations are not started immediately

Telangana is considering scrapping the Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine paddy following the Centre’s advice, amid rising surplus stocks, fiscal pressure, and concerns over crop imbalance ahead of the upcoming Rabi season.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Union Government to increase parboiled rice allocations and extend deadlines to address Telangana’s growing paddy stockpile. In a letter to Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, he highlighted the mismatch between production and procurement.

Paddy procurement in Adilabad region during the Vanakalam season has slowed sharply, with less than half the target achieved. Officials cite the State government’s delay in releasing the promised Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine‑variety rice as a key reason.

A paddy procurement centre in Kishtapur village was shut after allegations that paddy worth Rs 3 crore was misappropriated. Labour Minister Dr Vivek ordered its closure and an inquiry, following a farmer’s complaint supported by documentary evidence

To improve transparency and efficiency in paddy procurement, the Telangana government is introducing husker machines at procurement centres. These machines will automate grain quality testing, helping identify fine variety paddy eligible for a Rs 500 bonus.

BRS leader G. Jagdish Reddy criticised the Congress government for failing to support farmers affected by Cyclone Michaung. During a visit to a PACS centre in Nalgonda, he highlighted the plight of farmers stuck with rotting wet paddy and accused ministers of corruption in the procurement process

Police in Mancherial arrested one person in connection with a Rs 1.39 crore fraud involving fabricated paddy procurement records. The scam, linked to a rice mill and traders from Maharashtra, targeted Civil Supplies Department funds.