Telangana Seeks Higher Paddy Procurement Target After Record 80 Lakh MT Purchase

Hyderabad, June 23: The Telangana government has achieved a record paddy procurement of around 80 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) this season and has sought an upward revision of the procurement target along with an extension of the Custom Milled Rice (CMR) delivery timeline.

Officials said the large-scale procurement reflects strong farmer participation and effective implementation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations across the state. The extensive procurement network helped ensure that farmers were able to sell their produce without distress.

Following the record procurement, the state government has requested the Centre to revise procurement targets in line with higher output levels and extend CMR delivery deadlines, citing logistical challenges and storage constraints arising from the unprecedented volume of grain procured.

The government also highlighted the need for additional support in storage infrastructure and movement of stocks to ensure smooth processing and timely delivery of rice.

Officials stated that the request is aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests, preventing storage bottlenecks, and ensuring efficient handling of procured paddy without disruption.

The development reflects Telangana’s continued efforts to strengthen its procurement system while managing the challenges of record agricultural output during the current season.