Minister for Info and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. File
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The Telangana Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday determined to acquire your complete paddy produce this yr and anticipate a report of the authorized specialists on the all-important BC reservations subject, the report is anticipated to be submitted inside two days.
The Cupboard additionally took a sequence of choices protecting agriculture, schooling, infrastructure, and concrete growth.
Minister for Info and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Minister for Sports activities Vakati Srihari stated at a press convention that the State had a report harvest of 1.48 crore metric tonnes of paddy, the very best within the nation. Of this, round 80 lakh metric tonnes are anticipated to succeed in procurement centres, and the Central authorities has agreed to acquire 50 lakh metric tonnes. The State authorities has determined to request an extra 15 lakh metric tonnes from the Centre. Funds, together with Minimal Help Worth (MSP) and the ₹500 bonus per quintal for wonderful varieties, will likely be credited on to farmers’ financial institution accounts directly.
Metro Enlargement and L&T Overview
Mr. Reddy stated the Cupboard has determined to expedite Hyderabad Metro Section-2. An in depth dialogue was held on taking up the Section-1 venture presently being operated underneath the Public-Non-public Partnership (PPP) mannequin by L&T.
To check the feasibility and implications of the takeover, the federal government will represent a Excessive-Degree Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary, with members together with the Finance Secretary, MA&UD Secretary, Legislation Secretary, MD of Metro Rail, and City Transport Adviser. The committee’s report will likely be submitted to the Cupboard Sub-Committee, to be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, which is able to make ultimate suggestions for Cupboard approval.
Mr. Reddy stated the Cupboard additionally accepted the allocation of 435.08 acres of alternate land to the Defence division for the elevated hall initiatives between Paradise Junction–Shamirpet (ORR) and Paradise Junction–Dairy Farm Street, the place defence land will likely be utilized.
The Cupboard additionally accepted the institution of three new agricultural schools underneath Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural College (PJTSAU). They are going to be arrange at Huzurnagar, Kodangal, and Nizamabad, and can begin operations from the present tutorial yr.
Praja Vijayotsavam from December 1–9
Marking two years of the ‘Praja Authorities’, the Cupboard determined to carry ‘Praja Palana–Praja Vijayotsavam’ celebrations throughout the State from December 1 to 9. A Cupboard Sub-Committee will likely be shaped to supervise preparations and coordinate the occasions.
Mr. Reddy stated the Cupboard reconsidered the rule disqualifying people with greater than two youngsters from contesting native physique elections.
NALSAR – 50% native quota
It additionally accepted the allocation of seven further acres to NALSAR College of Legislation at its present campus. The quota for Telangana college students in NALSAR admissions will likely be doubled from 25% to 50%, enhancing native illustration. The Cupboard sanctioned 10 acres of land for the Enkoor Market Yard in Julurupadu, Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
The Cupboard additionally gave its nod to assemble ₹5,566 km of roads underneath the HAM (Hybrid Annuity Mannequin) within the first section, protecting nationwide highways, district headquarters, mandal centres, vacationer spots, and inter-State connectivity routes.
For the Krishna–Vikarabad broad-gauge rail line, the federal government agreed to bear the ₹438 crore price for 845 hectares of land acquisition. The State can even contribute one-third of the entire venture price for the Mannanur–Srisailam Elevated Hall venture.
Printed – October 16, 2025 09:45 pm IST