Telangana CM eats lunch with beneficiary family of fine rice scheme

IANS April 6, 2025 281 views

Telangana's Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took a unique approach to validate his government's new rice distribution scheme by sharing a meal with a beneficiary family. During the lunch, he personally inquired about the impact of the program, which provides 6 kg of fine rice monthly to eligible citizens. The scheme aims to benefit over 3.10 crore people, replacing previous coarse rice distributions that were often diverted. This initiative represents a significant step in addressing food security and building direct trust with citizens.

"Free travel in Road Transport Corporation buses is immensely benefiting us." - Tulasamma, Beneficiary
Telangana CM eats lunch with beneficiary family of fine rice scheme
Hyderabad, April 6: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had lunch on Sunday with a beneficiary family of the state government's free fine rice distribution scheme.

Key Points

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Revanth Reddy launches comprehensive free fine rice distribution scheme

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6 kg fine rice monthly for eligible citizens

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Covers 85% of Telangana's population

The Chief Minister dined with B. Srinivas's family at their residence in Sarapaka in the Burgampadu mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

Revanth Reddy was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, ministers Tummala Nageswara Rao, P. Srinivas Reddy, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari and other officials.

The Chief Minister enquired about the welfare of the family. He also asked the woman member of the family, Tulasamma, about the quality of fine rice received by them.

The woman told him that they were not even using coarse rice hitherto being supplied through ration shops. Expressing her happiness over the fine rice distribution, she said the family was now cooking and eating this rice.

The Chief Minister also enquired from the family if they were availing the schemes like 200 units of free electricity and a gas cylinder for Rs 500.

Tulasamma told the Chief Minister that free travel in Road Transport Corporation buses is immensely benefiting them.

The Chief Minister launched a free fine rice distribution scheme on March 30 in the Huzurnagar constituency.

Under the scheme rolled out from April 1 across the state, every eligible person gets 6 kg of fine rice per month. The government will distribute 30 lakh metric tonnes of rice every year at a cost of Rs 13,000 crore.

Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said the scheme would benefit 3.10 crore people - around 85 per cent of Telangana's population.

At a video conference to review the implementation of the scheme on April 4, the minister termed the free distribution of fine rice through the Public Distribution System a game-changer.

Calling it the largest food security initiative in India's history, he claimed that the scheme is receiving a huge response from the people.

The Civil Supplies Minister will have dinner with a beneficiary family in Suryapet. He asked MLAs, MLCs, and MPs to join the distribution process and also eat meals with beneficiaries to build trust.

The government was earlier distributing coarse rice, which was not liked by the poor. Though the government was spending Rs 10,665 crore every year on it, the rice remained unused.

Uttam Kumar Reddy said most of it was diverted and sold in the black market. Rice worth Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 crore was misused annually.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a heartwarming initiative! 👏 It's great to see leaders connecting directly with beneficiaries. The rice scheme seems to be making a real difference in people's lives.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the gesture, I hope this isn't just for show. The real test will be whether the rice reaches all families consistently and if the quality is maintained long-term.
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Sunitha M.
My family in Telangana has been receiving this rice and the difference in quality is amazing! Finally a scheme that actually delivers what it promises. The CM eating with them shows he cares about feedback.
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Arjun P.
Rs 13,000 crore is a huge amount - I wonder if there are better ways to help people than free rice? Maybe skills training or job creation would have longer lasting benefits.
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Lakshmi V.
The photo of CM eating with that family made me emotional ❤️ It's so rare to see politicians at common people's homes. Hope other states learn from Telangana's welfare schemes!
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Kiran B.
Good that they stopped the coarse rice distribution which was being misused. Fine rice is what people actually want to eat. Smart policy change by the government!

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