Hyderabad: Civil supplies principal secretary DS Chauhan has said technological innovation and proper planning earned the civil supplies department in Telangana national recognition and placed it at the forefront of food security and public distribution.
Speaking at the international leadership programme at IIM Raipur on Friday, Chauhan said the introduction of weather forecast technology in paddy procurement won the SKOCH Award 2024 for the civil supplies department, Telangana.
“Implementation of smart fair price shops (Jan Poshan Kendra) and leveraging e-POS technology for efficient ration distribution, crackdown on defaulters and pilferage, leading to the recovery of 409 crore worth of rice, strengthening Telangana’s position in rice exports with an agreement signed with the Philippines for eight LMTs of rice and 100% route optimisation, made Telangana the first state in India to achieve this milestone, saving 12 crore annually,” he said.
Policy changes, including strict quality control measures, digital monitoring, and farmer-centric initiatives, revolutionised the sector. The introduction of fortified fine rice (Sannabiyyam) in PDS from April 2025 would further underscore the state govt’s commitment to enhancing food quality and supporting farmers.