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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Slap PD Act on spurious seed traders: Ponguleti
Warangal: The government will take stern action against the traders who supply and sell spurious seed, Revenue and Warangal In-charge Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said. He, along with Minister for Environment, Forests and Endowment Konda Surekha, conducted a review meeting at Hanamkonda Collectorate on Thursday, focusing on paddy procurement, Indiramma houses, Bhu Bharati, and arrangements for the Telangana Formation Day. The onus is on the district administration and the police to contain the spurious seed. The offenders will be booked under the PD Act, Ponguleti said. He said that Telangana is at the forefront in procuring paddy. 85 per cent of the paddy produced has been procured. There are some issues in paddy procurement, and a decision will be taken by the Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, he added. Ponguleti directed the officials to speed up the construction of Indiramma houses. The house allotment proceedings should be handed over to the beneficiaries by June 6. Konda Surekha directed the task force committee to focus on spurious seed. She directed the officials to ensure the supply of seed and fertilisers to farmers, not giving any scope to black-marketers. Whip Ramachandru Naik, MLAs Yashaswini Reddy, K R Nagaraju, Gandra Satyanarayana Rao, D Madhava Reddy, Kadiyam Srihari, Revuri Prakash Reddy, MLC Anji Reddy, Mayor Gundu Sudharani, KUDA chairman E Venkatram Reddy, district collectors Satya Sharada (Warangal), P Pravinya (Hanumakonda), Rizwan Basha Shaik (Jangaon), TS Diwakara (Mulugu), Advaith Kumar (Mahabubabad) and Rahul Sharma (Bhupalpally) were among others present.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Revanth seeks report on paddy procurement
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has set June 1 deadline to all in-charge ministers and District Collectors to submit a comprehensive report on paddy procurement, Indiramma houses, Bhu Bharati, revenue conferences and an action plan for Kharif season. On the same day, the Chief Minister will hold a special meeting with all ministers and take some important decisions based on the report. Before submitting the reports, the Chief Minister instructed the district in-charge ministers to visit the respective districts on Thursday and Friday and hold reviews on important issues. At a high-level meeting and video conference with all District Collectors on Tuesday, the Chief Minister instructed the authorities to address the challenges arising due to the early onset of the southwest monsoon and complete the paddy procurement. Taking serious note of the farmers' problems, the Chief Minister assured that the government would procure all paddy stock-piled in the market yards. In the wake of protests on paddy procurement in some parts in 21 districts, the Chief Minister asked the authorities to conduct field visits and address the issues on the spot. He also gave specific instructions to the authorities to file cases against those who deliberately spread malicious propaganda against the government. In view of the ensuing farming season, Reddy ordered the Agriculture Department officials to be vigilant and ensure the adequate availability of seeds and fertilizers in all districts. He ordered that the PD Act should be imposed on those with a criminal record of supplying adulterated seeds, if necessary. The CM stressed that the new Bhu Bharati Act, which has been introduced by the government, is a boon for farmers. Therefore, it should be taken closer to the people and awareness seminars should be organised in a big way, he added. The government will organize a third phase of revenue seminars from June 3 to 20 and the in-charge ministers of all districts should prepare a schedule and plan for organizing revenue seminars, he said. Instructing the Collectors to take up the construction of Indiramma houses in a mission mode, Revanth Reddy said the lists of beneficiaries would be finalised by May end.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
CM orders swift paddy procurement and monsoon preparedness
Hyderabad: With the monsoon arriving 15 days early, chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed senior officials and district collectors to expedite the remaining 10% of paddy procurement to avoid loss to farmers and disruption due to rains. He also urged officials to prevent any loss of life or property, and to control seasonal diseases and potential Covid-19 resurgence. Addressing a video-conference with ministers and collectors at the command control centre, Revanth congratulated the agriculture and civil supplies departments and farmers for a record paddy yield of 2.75 crore metric tonnes. He highlighted that the Congress govt had procured 21.5 lakh metric tonnes more than the previous year, crediting Rs 12,184 crore directly into farmers' accounts within 48 hours. So far, 64.5 lakh metric tonnes—90% of the season's yield—have been procured. "Ensure that every grain is collected. If needed, hire local godowns to prevent rain-related delays. Farmers must not suffer due to storage issues," he said. Revanth also addressed politically motivated misinformation campaigns, warning against false projections of farmer deaths as procurement-related suicides. "Such malicious claims should be countered effectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Book cases if necessary," he directed. Health readiness Anticipating heavy rains, the CM directed GHMC, police, traffic, electricity, and disaster response teams to stay alert. Due to early rains and a 29% rainfall surplus forecast, Revanth ordered timely availability of seeds and fertilisers. "Take strong action against black marketing and those selling spurious seeds. If needed, book habitual offenders under the PD Act," he said. District collectors must visit fields, raise farmer awareness, and appoint special officers to monitor stocks. Housing and land reforms Revanth asked officials to create awareness about the Bhu Bharati Act through public meetings, and to conduct the third phase of revenue sadassus (meetings) from June 3 to 20. On the Indiramma Indlu housing scheme, he said: "District collectors must oversee implementation. Mandal-level price control committees should monitor construction material costs." He directed in-charge ministers to tour districts on May 29–30 and submit reports by June 1.
United News of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Telangana CM reviews grain procurement, monsoon preparedness, housing initiatives in VC with officials
Hyderabad, May 27 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held a high-level video conference with ministers, top officials, and all district collectors from the Command Control Centre on Tuesday evening to review key government initiatives, including grain procurement, Indiramma Indlu, Bhu Bharati, and monsoon preparedness. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and ministers Tummala Nageswara Rao, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Ponnam Prabhakar, Seethakka, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and Damodar Rajanarasimha were present alongside Chief Secretary A Ramakrishna Rao and senior officials. The Chief Minister announced that Telangana has recorded its highest-ever grain procurement of 64.5 lakh metric tons, with 90 per cent of the crop already procured. He congratulated the collectors and officials for this achievement, noting that Rs 12,184 crore has been transferred to farmers' accounts within 48 hours of procurement—a record turnaround time. However, he flagged challenges due to the early arrival of monsoon, 15 days ahead of schedule, and urged officials to complete the remaining procurement swiftly, using local godowns if needed. He also called for strict action against millers or brokers harassing farmers, and urged Collectors to regularly update the public on procurement status to counter misinformation and politically motivated narratives. With 29 per cent more rainfall expected this monsoon, the CM directed Agriculture Department officials to ensure readiness, including availability of seeds and fertilisers, and alertness against fake seed sellers, warning of PD Act action against violators. On the Bhu Bharati initiative, he emphasised that it should be a 'gift to poor farmers' and asked officials to organise awareness seminars and bring the new land legislation closer to the public. The third phase of revenue conferences will be held from June 3 to 20. Discussing the Indiramma Housing scheme, the CM said district Collectors must play a key role in effective implementation, including ensuring timely distribution of free sand coupons, loans for brick and centring units, and use of modern technology. He instructed officials to form price control committees at the mandal level to monitor mason and crusher prices. Ministers in charge of each district will visit their respective regions on May 29 and 30, and submit a full report by June 1. The CM also directed that Telangana Formation Day on June 2 be celebrated in all districts with due grandeur, an official statement said. UNI VV GNK
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
State BJP ST Morcha asks DGP to take action against firms selling spurious seeds
Hyderabad: The State BJP ST Morcha lodged a complaint with DGP Jitender Reddy demanding justice for tribal farmers who have suffered losses due to spurious seeds. A team of BJP ST Morcha leaders led by ST Morcha state president Dr Kalyan Nayak met the DGP on Monday and told him about the prevailing situation in the Venkatapuram agency areas of Mulugu district. He said 'For the past few months, companies such as SIMJANTA, HITECH, BAYER, and SIBI have been supplying fake seeds. Tribal farmers who relied on quality seeds have faced devastating losses. Tragically, some farmers, burdened by debt, have committed suicide. The morcha leader said that this is not an agricultural failure, but, 'a conspiracy by the corrupt state government machinery hand in glove with the seeds companies against innocent tribal communities.' They demanded registering criminal cases against the responsible companies under the PD Act, and farmers should be compensated. Measures must be taken to prevent such scams in the future. Further, they demanded the State government immediately compensate the farmers who lost 3,000 acres of crops, support 800 tribal farmers, and provide ex-gratia payments to the families of the five deceased farmers. Besides, criminal cases should be registered against the companies that supplied fake seeds under the Money Laundering Act, and against the company owners under the PEDIAC Act. Similarly, they demanded an investigation into the responsible government officials, and appropriate action should be taken. Control measures and awareness programs should be implemented to prevent such incidents in the future. Dr Kalyan Nayak criticised the state government, stating, 'Minister Seethakka's focus on sand quarries and interest in beauty competition and silence over the suicides of tribal farmers. Even the Agriculture Minister has not responded to this crisis. While the Chief Minister conducts reviews, he has completely ignored the problems of the tribal farmers, he alleged. BJP ST Morcha State general secretary Ravi Nayak Nenawat, state secretary Kunja Santosh, Mahesh Rupawat, Banoth Anusha, and Ramesh Nayak were part of the delegation.
