Hyderabad, June 6 -- Telangana Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday, June 6, called for making the state a global leader in rice technology and exports while also reaffirming the government's commitment to the handloom sector, speaking at two separate events in Hyderabad.

Rice exports, mechanisation on agenda

Addressing the International Rice and Grains Tech Expo-2026 at HITEX, Uttam Kumar said Telangana, already India's leading paddy-producing and procuring state, must now aim to lead in rice technology and value addition. He said the government was examining a new incentive policy for export-oriented rice mills, with special benefits for both new mills set up for exports and existing ones converti...