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The text is a news report from The Hindu e-paper, dated December 6, 2025, focusing on a meeting between Telangana’s Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister, Uttam Kumar Reddy, and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chairman & Managing Director, Ashutosh Agnihotri. Minister Reddy requested an additional allocation of 10-12 LMT of parboiled rice for the KMS 2024-25 (Rabi) season, citing its suitability and storage constraints. He also emphasized the need for more railway rakes to expedite rice movement and warned of potential procurement issues due to overflowing godowns if the request isn’t addressed.

News Article:

Telangana Minister Urges FCI for Increased Parboiled Rice Allocation

HYDERABAD, December 6, 2025 – Telangana’s Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, has appealed to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for a significant increase in the allocation of parboiled rice for the KMS 2024-25 (Rabi) season. The request was made during a meeting today with FCI Chairman & Managing Director, Ashutosh Agnihotri, in Hyderabad.

Minister Reddy highlighted the ideal conditions for parboiled rice production this Rabi season and requested an additional quota of 10-12 LMT. He explained that while the Centre had set a target of 30 LMT of parboiled rice for KMS 2024-25 (Kharif & Rabi), the state is facing challenges.

“We have already delivered 17.06 LMT of parboiled rice and 0.87 LMT of raw rice,” Reddy stated. “However, another 2.34 LMT of parboiled rice and 14.26 LMT of raw rice are yet to be supplied. An additional allocation is crucial.”

The Minister also stressed the urgent need for increased railway rake availability to facilitate faster rice transport, noting a 13.5 LMT shortfall compared to the previous year. He warned that FCI godowns are reaching capacity with parboiled rice stocks, which could hinder future paddy procurement as millers face space limitations.

“Without this additional quota and improved storage, we risk disrupting the procurement process,” Reddy emphasized. He assured the FCI chief of Telangana’s commitment to meeting its obligations and expressed hope for a positive response to ensure a seamless procurement and delivery process.

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