In Telangana, making more room for bigger harvests (opens original article in a new tab)

Telangana's chilli farmers struggle with high storage costs and low prices, prompting government efforts to expand warehousing and cold storage infrastructure to improve their income and reduce debt.

• Chilli farmers in Telangana face challenges due to low market prices and high storage costs, forcing them to sell immediately after harvest.
• The Telangana State Warehousing Corporation is expanding storage and cold storage capacity to address infrastructure gaps and support farmers.
• Government initiatives include new cold storage facilities and modernisation of warehouse management to improve agricultural logistics and farmer income.