Amaravati, Oct 17 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister N Manohar on Friday said the state government has set a target of procuring 51 lakh tonnes of paddy during the 2025-26 Kharif season.

Manohar noted that the NDA coalition government cleared Rs 763 crore dues allegedly left unpaid by the previous YSRCP administration, which had pending payments exceeding Rs 1,500 crore. Last year, the state procured 34 lakh metric tonnes of grain.

“The state government has set a target to procure 51 lakh metric tonnes of grain during the 2025–26 Kharif season,” Manohar said in a press release.

The minister said the NDA government is committed to working inclusively despite financial constraints, ensuring timely payments and support to rice millers across the state.

He urged collective effort

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