#Food Security

Telangana seeks 100% MSP procurement amid drought

Telangana has urged the Centre to ensure 100% MSP procurement amid drought in 315 of 621 mandals. Key demands include removing procurement caps, expanding rural employment, promoting micro-irrigation, and rationalising fertiliser subsidies. Effective implementation must balance farmers’ income security with fiscal sustainability, climate-resilient agriculture, crop diversification and improved procurement infrastructure.