Telangana CM Criticizes Central Government for Inadequate Crop Procurement
Centre only announces MSP, buys less than 30% crops: CM Revanth Reddy amid Telangana procurement row
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused the Central government of failing to procure more than 30% of harvested crops, leaving farmers in distress. He emphasized the state's efforts to assist farmers amid ongoing protests and criticism from opposition parties regarding procurement failures.
- 01The Central government is reportedly procuring less than 30% of harvested crops like paddy and maize.
- 02The Telangana state government is providing a ₹500 bonus per quintal for fine variety paddy to support farmers.
- 03Protests have erupted across Telangana as farmers demand better procurement arrangements, with reports of farmers suffering from heat-related illnesses.
- 04Opposition parties, including the BRS and BJP, have criticized the Congress government for its handling of the procurement crisis.
- 05KTR, BRS Working President, highlighted the distress faced by farmers, claiming they are forced to protest due to inadequate procurement management.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has accused the Central government of limiting its role to merely announcing Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for crops without effective procurement. He stated that less than 30% of harvested crops, including paddy and maize, are being procured, forcing the state government to intervene and purchase the remaining produce. During a meeting with a state CPM delegation, he urged Left party leaders to pressure the Centre over these procurement failures. The situation has led to widespread protests among farmers, who have been waiting for nearly two months at procurement centres with little to no progress. Opposition parties, particularly the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have criticized the Congress government for its alleged negligence towards farmers, with BRS Working President KT Rama Rao expressing concern over the deepening crisis. He noted that farmers are suffering from heat-related illnesses while waiting for their crops to be procured, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
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The inadequate procurement of crops is causing significant distress among farmers in Telangana, leading to protests and health issues due to prolonged waiting times at procurement centres.
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