Revanth Reddy to seek central drought aid in meeting with Modi on November 15
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15 to seek central drought aid for Telangana.
The state government plans to request financial assistance to address drought conditions linked to El Niño and their impact on agriculture.
During the meeting, the two leaders will explain the prevailing rainfall deficit and its effects on standing crops and rural livelihoods. They will also seek immediate central intervention to support farmers affected by the drought.
Telangana leaders to seek central drought aid for farmers
Revanth Reddy and Uttam Kumar Reddy will press the Centre for an adequate financial package to tackle drought conditions across Telangana. The proposed assistance will focus on reducing farmer distress and accelerating relief operations in drought-affected mandals.
Additionally, the state leadership will highlight the agricultural challenges caused by insufficient rainfall. The discussions will cover the impact on standing crops and the livelihoods of farming communities.
The leaders will also stress the need for timely financial support to strengthen the state’s ongoing drought-mitigation measures. The November 15 meeting will focus on coordinated action between the Union and Telangana governments to address the agricultural crisis.
Both leaders will seek central drought aid as part of efforts to protect farmers from adverse climatic conditions. Furthermore, the discussions are expected to cover measures to strengthen existing drought-relief operations across affected areas.
The Telangana delegation will emphasise the need for cooperation between the Centre and the state to address rainfall shortages and their consequences for rural communities. The request for financial assistance will also seek to speed up relief efforts in drought-affected mandals and support farmers facing crop-related difficulties.