Top Rice News: Sufficient Stocks In Telangana And The Entry In US Market

Top rice news today covers how Telangana’s premium product, Mulkanoor rice, is about to enter the US market, as the move has been considered a recognition of the collective efforts of farmers producing super fine rice. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy says the state has 12 Months of Rice Stocks, along with the announcement of rolling out the Praja Balam Programme, which helps the state overcome the El Niño crisis

After Philippines, Telangana’s Mulkanoor Fine Rice Set to Enter US Market

As per the latest reports, Telangana’s premium product, Mulkanoor rice, is about to enter the US market. The first consignment would leave Mulkanoor in the next two weeks. It has become an important milestone for Mulkanoor Cooperative Rural Credit and Marketing Society in Bheemadevarapally mandal of Hanamkonda district. Previously, Telangana made its entry in the Philippines, but now, it is ready to expand its footprint in the US. This move has been considered a recognition of the collective efforts of farmers producing quality fine and super fine rice. Notably, Telangana has produced nearly 1.85 crore metric tonnes of rice during the previous season. It accounts for nearly 12 per cent of the country’s total rice production. Moreover, the state exported 30,000 metric tonnes of rice to the Philippines. This marks its first significant international consignment. At the same time, the government and concerned agencies are managing efforts to facilitate international exports, such as IEC and APEDA registrations, quality certifications, fumigation, and packaging requirements.

Telangana Has 12 Months of Rice Stocks, says CM Revanth Reddy

Recently, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured that rice stocks were sufficient for the next 12 months in the state. Moreover, he warned of a possible water shortage and appealed to farmers to plan their crops accordingly. While addressing a public meeting at Lagarchala on Monday, he laid the foundation stones for development works worth. Not only this, but he also announced that the government would roll out the Praja Balam Programme after Sankranti. He stated that he would tour the state as part of that initiative. As per Reddy, the programme is aimed at facilitating the state to overcome the El Niño weather conditions. He also announced that 3.5 crore of the state’s four crore population would receive fine variety rice through the public distribution system (PDS) and would not be affected by the rising open market prices. He praised the deputy chief minister and finance minister Bhatti Vikramarka for his commitment, as the minister said that he had entrusted him with the finance portfolio since he expected him to work with the same dedication as former Finance Minister K Rosaiah.