Paddy procurement in 2025-26 surpasses all previous records as of May 18
The procurement of Rabi paddy for the 2025-26 season in Telangana has reached record levels as of May 18. The state government has reported that 40.03 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have been procured, with payments totaling ₹6,462.73 crore made to farmers. This year's procurement operations have surpassed previous seasons, with the establishment of 8,575 procurement centres, the highest ever for a Rabi season.
- ▪As of May 18, 2026, Telangana has procured 40.03 lakh metric tonnes of paddy.
- ▪Payments amounting to ₹6,462.73 crore have been credited to farmers for the procured grain.
- ▪This year recorded the highest number of procurement centres ever set up during any Rabi season, totaling 8,575.
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Procurement of Rabi paddy for the 2025-26 season is continuing at a brisk pace across Telangana despite farmers in several parts raising issues over procurement delay and unseasonal rains damaging the produce.But the State government is reporting significant progress in both procurement volumes and farmer payments. According to official figures, as of May 18, 2026, the State has procured 40.03 lakh metric tonnes of paddy through 8,575 procurement centres established across Telangana. So far, payments amounting to ₹6,462.73 crore have been credited to farmers for the procured grain.Officials stated that this year recorded the highest number of procurement centres ever set up during any Rabi season.
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