Hyderabad: Forward of paddy procurement within the Kharif season, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju introduced 8,283 grain procurement facilities throughout Telangana and plans and the federal government’s plans to acquire 65 lakh tonne of produce in 2026-27.
Addressing a coordination assembly on the Secretariat on Thursday, September 10, he mentioned that in the course of the earlier monsoon season, paddy was cultivated on about 70 lakh acres, leading to a manufacturing of 154.41 lakh metric tonnes, of which 71.86 lakh metric tonnes had been procured.
“Paddy was cultivated throughout roughly 57.7 lakh acres within the state in the course of the 2026-27 monsoon season, with an estimated manufacturing of round 119.57 lakh metric tonnes,” he mentioned.
Officers had been requested to finish the preparations forward of grain arrival in October and November.
Distinctive identification quantity for farmers
Jaju introduced that each farmer in Telangana visiting the procurement facilities to promote their produce can be given a singular identification quantity. He ordered the right execution of the method to hyperlink farmers’ Aadhaar particulars with the financial institution accounts used for funds.
He careworn no delays in grain procurement, transportation, storage, or fee, and directed that measures be taken to offer clear and speedy providers to farmers.
