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Telangana plans subsidised seeds, vegetable farming push
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to promote vegetable cultivation across the state, with subsidised seeds for farmers. He asked them to prioritise areas around newly built centralised kitchens…
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to promote vegetable cultivation across the state, with subsidised seeds for farmers. He asked them to prioritise areas around newly built centralised kitchens that supply breakfast and mid-day meals to government school students.
An expert committee’s report on El Nino impacts recommended village-level contingency plans for pulses, oilseeds, millets and vegetables. It proposed seeds at a 75% subsidy, new loans for alternative crops, subsidised fodder seeds and uninterrupted power for irrigation. The plan also includes organic farming awareness, direct procurement, agricultural extension officers, transport to Rythu Bazaars, technical advice from agricultural university scientists, dairy support and village teams to monitor implementation.
The recommendations were discussed at a review meeting attended by State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy and committee members. Officials must now translate the emergency action plan into village-wise measures.
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El Nino-related contingency planning links farm decisions to local water, fodder and food-supply needs rather than treating every village alike. The proposed model also gives schools and urban markets a role in shaping what farmers grow and where produce is sold. Its success will depend on whether subsidised inputs arrive before sowing, whether farmers receive timely technical support, and whether procurement and transport arrangements provide a dependable buyer. The key signals will be the village plans, the release of the 75% seed subsidy and the number of farmers receiving alternative-crop loans.
Source: thehansindia.com
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