Telangana plans 14-month foodgrain buffer to cover over 3 crore people amid El Niño threat
The Telangana government is establishing a 14-month foodgrain buffer to protect over 3 crore citizens from potential food shortages caused by El Niño. Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has ordered officials to prioritize procurement and stock management to ensure supply chain stability.
Why it matters
Proactive food security measures are critical for states vulnerable to climate-induced agricultural volatility, ensuring price stability and public welfare.
Telangana plans 14-month foodgrain buffer to cover over 3 crore people amid El Niño threat left The State is planning to build a foodgrain security buffer covering up to 14 months, with officials asked to ensure that pending rice supplies reached government stocks on schedule. File image for representation only. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/af9b5i/article71602961.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PDS%20rice%20.jpeg Lavpreet Kaur _12072 Telangana now has 9.64 lakh MT rice and another 18.39 lakh MT expected, taking estimated total to 28.03 lakh MT, sufficient for 11.7 months; wheat flour and other essentials under PDS being considered, says Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy HYDERABAD The Telangana government is planning to strengthen its foodgrain security buffer to protect 3.42 crore Public Distribution System (PDS) users against possible drought, crop losses and rising prices amid the anticipated impact of El Niño. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/innovate-today-nourish-tomorrow-for-food-security/article71589383.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/september-wpi-inflation-rises-to-1139-as-food-fuel-and-manufactured-goods-prices-increase/article71582698.ece Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N.
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