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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy orders vegetable push, Godavari water use
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to boost vegetable cultivation across Telangana, with subsidised seeds and a focus on areas near new school kitchens. This follows an expert committee report…
The Story in Brief
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to boost vegetable cultivation across Telangana, with subsidised seeds and a focus on areas near new school kitchens. This follows an expert committee report on El Nino impacts. The committee recommended 75 per cent subsidy on seeds for pulses, oilseeds, millets, and vegetables, along with village-level contingency plans.
Separately, Reddy ordered maximum utilisation of Godavari river water through lift operations at Yellampalli, Devadula, and Sitarama projects. He stressed adherence to National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) recommendations for the Kaleshwaram project barrages, which are not storing water as advised. Pending compensation for farmers affected by irrigation projects must be paid immediately, he said.
The Indian Opinion
The Congress government in Telangana seems to be moving from announcements to action on both food security and irrigation. The El Nino report provides a scientific basis for the vegetable push, and the 75 per cent subsidy is a tangible step. However, the real test will be execution: can the administration ensure seeds reach small farmers before the next sowing window, and can the lift irrigation schemes operate without delays? The NDSA’s concerns about Medigadda and other barrages cannot be ignored, compliance is not optional. Will the compensation for displaced farmers actually arrive on time?
Sources (3): thehansindia.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, deccanherald.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
