Revanth Reddy called for grand celebrations on Telangana Formation Day on June 2.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has made field visits compulsory for ministers and district collectors to closely monitor the implementation of major schemes including paddy procurement, Bhu Bharati, Indiramma houses and Kharif agricultural operations.
Addressing the video conference with district collectors on Tuesday, the CM directed in-charge ministers to tour districts on May 29 and 30, and the collectors to do so for a month in June. Ministers have been instructed to submit comprehensive reports on the four schemes to the Chief Minister’s Office by 4 pm on June 1. A special Cabinet meeting to decide on immediate implementation measures.
The CM called for grand celebrations on Telangana Formation Day on June 2.
Issuing a stern warning to collectors, Revanth Reddy stated that the future postings and promotions of collectors would be directly linked to their commitment to fieldwork and their performance. “If any collector is unwilling to make field visits for any reason, let me know, I’ll find a replacement,” the CM said, making it clear that non-compliance will not be tolerated.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the silence of district collectors amid false propaganda being spread on media and social media platforms, the CM said, “Negative reports are gaining traction because collectors are not actively countering them with facts.” He criticised the lack of proactive communication from officials and urged them to present accurate information through press conferences or official media statements.
“If facts are presented and propaganda still continues, then book police cases against those responsible,” the CM instructed.
Reiterating the importance of grassroots engagement, the Chief Minister directed ministers and collectors to participate in ‘Revenue Sadassulu' from June 3 to June 20 across districts. These public meetings are designed to raise awareness on the Bhu Bharati Act, while also serving as a platform to review on-the-ground progress of paddy procurement, housing scheme, and agricultural preparations for the upcoming Kharif season.
In light of unprecedented early monsoons arriving 15 days ahead of schedule, CM has directed all district collectors to act with foresight and implement pre-emptive measures to address associated challenges, particularly in paddy procurement.
The early rainfall has disrupted paddy procurement in certain areas, leading to farmer concerns. The CM said that the government was fully equipped to procure the paddy stock without any hurdles. Highlighting the scale of operations, he stated that the government had procured 64.5 lakh tonnes of paddy in the Yasangi (Rabi) season, an all-time high compared to last year's 42 lakh tonnes, with 90 per cent of the process complete. He added that ₹12,184 crore have been disbursed to farmers, with payments made within 48 hours of procurement.
Revanth Reddy said that Telangana has achieved the highest paddy yield in the country this year at 2.75 crore tonnes. However, he acknowledged that another 4–5 lakh tonnes remain with farmers and must be procured swiftly. He noted that procurement went smoothly in 21 of the 33 districts, while minor protests emerged in 12 others. He emphasized that field visits by collectors would help resolve these concerns promptly.
Cautioning against misinformation, Revanth Reddy criticised politically motivated protests and cited a case where a farmer’s death due to illness was wrongly attributed to procurement issues. He urged collectors to maintain transparency, communicate achievements widely, and counter false propaganda with facts. He instructed legal action against those intentionally spreading misinformation. "Despite doing good things, we are not communicating them effectively to people due to which people believe fake propaganda and the government is getting a bad name," Revanth Reddy said.
To ensure smooth operations, Revanth Reddy ordered continuous monitoring of procurement, deployment of adequate transportation, and renting of local warehouses when needed. He warned millers and middlemen against harassing farmers and demanded strict action in such cases.
The CM issued a stern warning against black-marketing of agricultural inputs and sale of counterfeit seeds. He ordered legal action, including the invocation of the PD Act against habitual offenders, and directed that each district appoint a special officer to monitor input stocks and quality.
