BackECONOMY
Telangana procures 12.38 lakh tonnes of paddy, pays ₹1,129.43 crore to 1.54 lakh farmers; 8,575 PPCs active
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has procured 12.38 lakh tonnes of paddy from the Rabi season so far, against a plan to purchase about 90 lakh tonnes. Farmers have received ₹1,129.43 crore in MSP payments directly to bank accounts for more than 1.54 lakh farmers. A network of 8,575 Paddy Purchase Centers across the state is actively buying paddy.
Why It Matters
This shows the scale of MSP implementation and procurement activity in Telangana, affecting farmers' income and the state's grain procurement operations.
Timeline
1 Event
Current procurement status: 12.38 lakh tonnes purchased; ₹1,129.43 crore MSP paid; 1.54 lakh farmers covered; 8,575 PPCs active
May 2, 2026
The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has procured 12.38 lakh tonnes of paddy produced in the Rabi season so far, against the plan to purchase about 90 lakh tonnes. Farmers are paid ₹1,129.43 crore in MSP payments directly into the bank accounts of over 1.54 lakh farmers. A network of 8,575 Paddy Purchase Centers is actively buying paddy from cultivators across the state.