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Agriculture
Telangana seeks Rs 30,000 crore drought relief, faces delay in Delhi
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:32 PM
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The Telangana government has asked the centre for a Rs 30,000‑crore package to combat drought, but the proposal is currently stalled in Delhi.
Hyderabad officials submitted a formal request to the Union government for a Rs 30,000 crore drought‑relief package aimed at supporting farmers and water‑scarce districts in Telangana. The plea, tabled in early October, outlines funding for irrigation projects, crop insurance and emergency cash assistance.
According to sources in the state’s agriculture department, the proposal has encountered procedural hurdles at the centre, with ministries seeking additional data on projected water deficits and fund utilisation. As a result, the allocation has not yet been cleared for release.
State leaders have warned that delays could exacerbate the already severe water shortage affecting more than a dozen districts, potentially impacting sowing cycles and rural livelihoods. They have urged the central authorities to expedite the review and approve the funds before the upcoming monsoon season.
The central government has not issued an official statement on the status of the request, but senior officials indicated that inter‑ministerial consultations are underway. The outcome will likely shape Telangana’s preparedness for the drought‑prone months ahead.
According to sources in the state’s agriculture department, the proposal has encountered procedural hurdles at the centre, with ministries seeking additional data on projected water deficits and fund utilisation. As a result, the allocation has not yet been cleared for release.
State leaders have warned that delays could exacerbate the already severe water shortage affecting more than a dozen districts, potentially impacting sowing cycles and rural livelihoods. They have urged the central authorities to expedite the review and approve the funds before the upcoming monsoon season.
The central government has not issued an official statement on the status of the request, but senior officials indicated that inter‑ministerial consultations are underway. The outcome will likely shape Telangana’s preparedness for the drought‑prone months ahead.