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Speaking to the media at Telangana Bhavan, Niranjan Reddy slammed the Congress leadership for not giving clarity on implementing the scheme, even seven months after coming to power.

The government had failed to extend any kind of crop investment support so far. Farmers had pinned high hopes on the promise of Rs.15000 per acre assured by the government under Rythu Bharosa.

Demanding the immediate withdrawal of the appointment, he said the decision would be a big blow to the interests of the State. Questioning as to what interest the appointment would serve for the State, he said he had nothing personally against the retired officer.

S Niranjan Reddy said the decline in the crop area would certainly be a disturbing development.

They said the Congress was instrumental for the communal riots that took a big toll in the old city in the undivided State.

Accompanied by State Secretary for Agriculture, M Raghunandan Rao and State Seed Development Corporation Managing Director K Keshavulu, he attended the funeral of the renowned agriculture scientist on behalf of the State government and paid his respects at Taramani in Chennai.

Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy said the passing away of MS Swaminathan, eminent agronomist and father of the Indian Green Revolution, was a great loss to the country.

Niranjan Reddy assured farmers that supplies were being closely monitored by Agriculture officials at the State level and the Collectors of the respective places at the district level

About 9.14 lakh metric tonnes of urea was allotted during monsoon season and 7.78 lakh tonnes of it was supplied till date

This move is part of the government's strategy to support farmers by creating opportunities for value addition and enhancing agricultural productivity, Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy said.

Highest electricity demand of 14,747 megawatts was registered in Telangana on September 1 as against 11,198 megawatts on the same day last year, said Niranjan Reddy

Niranjan Reddy said that the confusion that prevailed over the rice exports as well as the curbs that came into effect on its shipments subsequently smacked of a clear lack of foresight

The State was exploring the scope for cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the field of research, Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy said.

Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy will attend the prestigious Farm Progress Show to be held in the State of Illinois from August 29 to 31

Appealing to the employees to make good use of the opportunity extended by the State government, the Minister said the BRS government was ensuring welfare and development of all sections that were neglected by the successive governments in the past.

Farmers organized a programme to celebrate the occasion PRLI securing EC at Edula reservoir here on Saturday.

The Minister had a video conference with district officials on farm operations and rain ravage among other things. He wanted officials to encourage use of green manure and organic fertilizers.

Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy affirmed that Telangana will witness no power cuts and shortages, as the State government was constantly focusing on providing quality electricity to every part of the State. He said electricity plays a key role in a State's development.

Though the crop season was delayed, an extent of over 65 lakh acres was covered with agriculture and horticulture crops in the State so far

Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy said the current conditions were amiable for oil palm cultivation in the State which has set a fresh target of 2.3 lakh acres during this year