Telangana and AP to work together to streamline procurement and exports

A high-level meeting held here with the participation of the Ministers for Civil Supplies from both states and their Civil Supplies Commissioners paved the way for this agreement

Hyderabad: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Friday reached an understanding to work together to streamline procurement, strengthen food security, and enhance export potential.

A high-level meeting held here with the participation of the Ministers for Civil Supplies from both states and their Civil Supplies Commissioners paved the way for this agreement.

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The agreement encompasses joint export operations using Andhra’s port infrastructure and a knowledge-sharing mechanism for effective procurement and distribution.

Telangana gains strategic storage facilities, while Andhra facilitates rice exports via Kakinada Port. A coordination committee to be constituted soon will oversee the implementation of the initiative.