Hyderabad, March 24 -- Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said that Telangana's rice export initiative is part of a long-term strategy to transform the state from an FCI-dependent surplus producer into a globally recognised rice export powerhouse.

Vision to reduce FCI dependence

Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that the government is consciously working to reduce reliance on the Food Corporation of India (FCI) by tapping international markets. He said the initiative is aimed at converting surplus rice production into an economic opportunity while strengthening the state's agricultural economy.

Promoting Telangana rice as a premium brand

The Minister emphasised that Telangana rice is being positioned as a prem...