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Revanth orders push for vegetable farming, Godavari water use amid El Nino
Revanth orders push for vegetable farming, Godavari water use amid El Nino
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to promote vegetable cultivation across the state, offering seeds at subsidised rates. The Times of India reports he also ordered maximum utilisation of…
The Story in Brief
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to promote vegetable cultivation across the state, offering seeds at subsidised rates. The Times of India reports he also ordered maximum utilisation of Godavari river water from the Yellampalli, Devadula and Sitarama projects, as reservoir levels remain low due to El Nino.
The Hans India adds that an expert committee submitted a report to Reddy on El Nino impacts, recommending village-wise contingency plans, 75 per cent subsidy on pulses and millet seeds, and new loans for alternative crops. The Chief Minister stressed focusing on areas near newly built centralised kitchens that supply meals to government school students.
The Indian Opinion
Telangana's twin directives, boost vegetable farming and squeeze every drop from the Godavari, sound sensible. But the gap between cabinet orders and field delivery is wide. Farmers need more than subsidised seeds: they need reliable power, fair procurement, and swift compensation for acquired land, which the irrigation review flagged as pending. The real test is not the announcement but the number of farmers who actually receive payment before the next monsoon arrives.
Sources (2): thehansindia.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
