Hyderabad, 25 May 2026 — The Chief Minister's Office of Telangana announced that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has assured full procurement of every grain grown by farmers in the state, while also outlining the government's positions on minimum wages, the Musi River rejuvenation project, and public education reforms. The announcement came during a meeting at Dr B.R. Ambedkar State Secretariat between CM Revanth Reddy and a delegation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) led by state secretary John Wesley.

Context

The CPM delegation called on the Chief Minister primarily to express gratitude for the state government's decision to revise long-pending minimum wages for workers — a demand that labour unions had been pressing for several years. The meeting covered a wide range of governance issues, from agricultural procurement to urban displacement and school nutrition.

Attending the meeting alongside John Wesley were CPM leaders including former MLA Julakanti Rangarao, P. Sudarshan, Jyothi, Nunna Nageswara Rao, Mallu Lakshmi, Samineni Swarajyam, M. Gopalrao, and Rajya Sabha member Vem Narender Reddy.

Policy Backdrop

CM Revanth Reddy stated that the state is purchasing every grain harvested by its farmers, offering a pointed contrast with the Centre's approach. He said the central government has been announcing support prices without actually procuring crops, and has not been collecting even 30 per cent of the produce in the state. He added that he is conducting continuous reviews of paddy procurement operations.

The Chief Minister noted two operational challenges: a shortage of hamalis (loading labourers) because workers had moved to West Bengal for assembly election-related work, and a halt in afternoon operations due to peak summer heat. He said fine-variety paddy (sanna vadlu) is being procured with a bonus of Rs. 500, and maize is being bought at the minimum support price. Since Telangana's formation in 2014, successive governments have treated MSP-linked paddy procurement as a flagship farmer welfare commitment, and the Congress government's 2023 election manifesto had explicitly pledged full procurement and wage revision.

Musi Rejuvenation and Displaced Families

CM Revanth Reddy assured families displaced by the Musi River rejuvenation project that there is no cause for concern, and that housing will be allotted locally. He cautioned political parties against politicising the issue. The Musi River, which flows through Hyderabad, has faced severe industrial and urban pollution for decades, and the rejuvenation project aims to transform it into a tourist destination while generating employment for youth.

The Chief Minister described Musi pollution as a life-and-death issue for residents of Nalgonda district, elaborating on the conditions faced by communities downstream. He said the project would improve the quality of life for city residents while creating livelihood opportunities for young people.

Education and What's Next

On public education, CM Revanth Reddy told the delegation that the government is overhauling the state school system with a focus on quality — including providing nutritious breakfast and midday meals to students. He said Telangana Public Schools are being established as part of this drive, and invited CPM leaders to visit the Arutla school as a model of the initiative.

With paddy procurement reviews ongoing, Musi land acquisition and housing allotments still to be executed, and minimum wage revision freshly notified, the Telangana government's ability to deliver on these simultaneous commitments will be closely watched in the months ahead.