The session, jointly organised by PJTSAU and the State Civil Supplies Department, was attended by Commissioner M Stephen Ravindra, Agriculture Director Dr B Gopi, and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Aldas Janaiah. International rice export analyst and World Food Foundation awardee Dr Samarendu Mahanti also participated with leading exporters.

Dr Mahanti noted that India contributes 40% to global rice exports, while the Philippines leads imports with 10%. Telangana’s rice production has tripled since 2014, reaching 2 crore metric tons this year. Of this, 50 lakh metric tons will serve local needs, leaving a large export potential to African and Asian nations.

Prof. Janaiah urged reforms in the Civil Supplies Corporation, while Commissioner Ravindra proposed a new business model. He also announced plans for a dedicated export promotion unit. Dr Gopi said the government will motivate farmers to diversify into pulses and oilseeds and promote export-worthy rice varieties.

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