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Telangana's Free Rice Model: CM Reddy Urges National Rollout Amid Talks

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has proposed expanding the state's successful free fine rice scheme nationwide. During his meeting with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, he emphasized that true welfare means providing the rice people actually consume. The Telangana model currently benefits 3.10 crore people with monthly free rice distribution. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also discussed technology collaborations with Analog AI CEO Alex Kipman for Hyderabad's urban development projects.

Key Points: CM Revanth Reddy Proposes National Free Fine Rice Scheme

  • CM Reddy meets Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to propose national free rice scheme
  • Telangana currently provides 6kg fine rice monthly to 3.10 crore beneficiaries
  • Scheme covers 85% of state population through Fair Price Shops since March
  • Union Minister agrees to conduct comprehensive study before decision
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CM Reddy moots free fine rice scheme across the country on Telangana model

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges Centre to implement free fine rice distribution nationwide, benefiting 3.10 crore people with 6kg monthly ration per family.

"The objective of the welfare scheme will be fulfilled only if people are supplied the rice that they eat - CM Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, Nov 20

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday suggested to the Centre to implement the free fine rice distribution scheme of Telangana across the country.

The Chief Minister made the suggestion during a meeting with Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi here. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy explained to the Central minister that Telangana is the only state in the country implementing free distribution of fine rice through Fair Price Shops.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Chief Minister Reddy told the Central minister that the objective of the welfare scheme will be fulfilled only if people are supplied the rice that they eat.

The Chief Minister suggested that the Centre consider free distribution of 'Sanna Biyyam' (fine rice) to consumers across the country in the same way as it is being implemented in Telangana. He requested that, if necessary, a comprehensive study be conducted and appropriate decisions be taken in this regard.

Joshi told Reddy that a decision on distribution of fine rice would be taken after a full-scale study.

Telangana's Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Chief Minister's Principal Secretary Shri Seshadri, Civil Supplies Department Principal Secretary Stephen Raveendra and other senior officials were present.

Under the scheme launched in March this year under CM Reddy, the Telangana government is supplying fine rice free of cost to the poor through Fair Price Shops. Each ration card holder in the state gets six kilograms of fine rice every month.

The Telangana government says that the scheme is benefiting 3.10 crore people, accounting for nearly 85 per cent of the state's population.

Meanwhile, visionary technologist and CEO of Analog AI, Alex Kipman called on Chief Minister Reddy on Thursday.

Known for leading the creation of two of the world's most influential mixed reality platforms Microsoft Kinect and HoloLens, Kipman is globally recognised for redefining human-computer interaction.

The Chief Minister discusses potential collaboration opportunities integrating next generation 'Physical Intelligence' systems with Telangana's Future City, AI City and Musi Riverfront Development projects

Analog AI expressed interest in solving problems like traffic congestion, urban flooding and climate change prediction for Hyderabad city using their cutting-edge tech platforms

Chief Minister Reddy extended an invite to Kipman for attending the upcoming Telangana Rising Global Summit on December 8 and 9.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the idea is good, I'm concerned about the financial burden on the exchequer. Free schemes are great but we need sustainable models. Hope the Centre conducts proper study before implementation.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in both Telangana and other states, I can say the quality of rice matters a lot. People deserve good quality food, not just any rice. Good suggestion!
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Arjun K
Telangana model is working well here. 3.10 crore people benefiting is no small number. Other states should learn from this successful implementation. Jai Telangana! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The collaboration with Analog AI for Hyderabad's development is equally impressive. Solving traffic and flooding issues using advanced tech - that's forward thinking!
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Kavya N
My family gets this fine rice in Telangana and it's really good quality. Other states' people should also get the same benefit. Food security with dignity is important.

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