Telangana CM expresses concern over Centre not procuring food grains at MSP
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has raised concerns about the Central Government's failure to procure food grains at the minimum support price (MSP). He noted that the Centre is purchasing less than 30% of the total produce, compelling the State to buy all grains from farmers. Additionally, Reddy discussed various state initiatives, including housing for families affected by the Musi rejuvenation project and reforms in the education system.
- ▪The Central Government is not procuring food grains according to the minimum support price.
- ▪Telangana is forced to purchase every grain produced by farmers due to low procurement by the Centre.
- ▪The Chief Minister highlighted the government's commitment to provide housing for families affected by the Musi rejuvenation project.
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed concern that the Central Government is not procuring food grains in accordance with the minimum support price (MSP).The Centre is not procuring even 30% of the total produce, forcing the State to purchase every grain produced by farmers. Interacting with a delegation of the CPI (Marxist) leaders on Monday (May 25, 2026), the Chief Minister exhorted them to question the Centre about its unkept assurances on food grain purchase.He explained to the delegation that there was a shortage of hamalis (lifters) in the State due to the elections in West Bengal. Work suffered in the afternoon due to the sweltering heat.
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