PoliticsPhoto: The HinduTelangana Plans 14-Month Foodgrain Buffer for 3.4 Crore People Amid El Niño
Telangana is preparing a foodgrain security buffer to cover 14 months and protect 3.42 crore Public Distribution System users from drought, crop losses, and price rises due to El Niño. The state currently has 28.03 lakh tonnes of rice, enough for 11.7 months. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has instructed officials to ensure timely procurement and stock management for uninterrupted supplies.
The Hindu··Hyderabad


