Hyderabad, Nov. 6 -- Telangana minister for Civil Supplies and Irrigation N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged public representatives and officials to actively participate in ensuring the success of paddy procurement.

During a video conference attended by deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Tummala Nageswara Rao, Ponnam Prabhakar, and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, as well as various MPs, MLAs, and MLCs, Reddy noted that the initiative is expected to benefit approximately 10.15 lakh farmers.

He announced that Telangana is poised for a record paddy production of 1.5 crore tonnes this kharif season, with the Civil Supplies Corporation planning to procure about 91 lakh tonnes, which includes 47 lakh tonnes of fine (Grade-A) variet...