Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Discuss Phase Transfer Of Civil Supplies Assets

·         Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Nandela Manohar decide to expedite formal handover of assets

·         Uttam, Manohar reaffirm mutual cooperation between Telugu states on rice exports, PDS reforms, and tech upgrades

Hyderabad, May 23: In a major step towards resolving bifurcation-era issues, Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nandela Manohar met at the Civil Supplies Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday to discuss the phased transfer of assets of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Department and Corporation to Telangana.

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At the heart of the discussion was the decision to permit the Telangana Civil Supplies Corporation to use half of the Civil Supplies Bhavan currently allotted to the AP Civil Supplies Corporation, which is presently lying unused.

Principal Secretaries D.S. Chauhan (Telangana) and Saurabh Gaur (Andhra Pradesh), along with other senior officials from both Telugu states, were present at the meeting.

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“The Civil Supplies Bhavan has served as the joint headquarters since bifurcation. From June, it will come fully under the control of the Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation,” said Uttam Kumar Reddy. He added that other assets belonging to the undivided Civil Supplies Corporation, located within Telangana, would also be transferred gradually based on mutual understanding and administrative feasibility.

Addressing the media, Uttam Kumar Reddy stated that detailed discussions were held between the Civil Supplies Departments and Corporations of both states regarding the phased asset transfer. “We requested the transfer of all residual properties of the undivided Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies setup located in Telangana. Andhra Pradesh has been very positive and forthcoming, and I thank them for their cooperation,” he said.

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The two ministers also discussed strengthening cooperation between the Telugu states on issues such as rice exports. Telangana has officially begun exports to the Philippines through Kakinada Port, with Andhra Pradesh extending critical support in port operations, storage infrastructure, and export procedures. Andhra Pradesh also offered its Visakhapatnam and Krishnapatnam ports for future consignments.

“This is not a matter of jurisdiction, but of mutual growth. Andhra Pradesh is happy to extend full support for Telangana’s rice exports. Our ports are open to facilitate this shared economic activity,” said Nandela Manohar.

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The ministers confirmed that all formalities and logistical processes for future exports would be jointly streamlined.

Another key concern addressed during the discussions was the illegal inter-state movement of PDS (Public Distribution System) rice, which has been a persistent challenge. The two states agreed to initiate joint surveillance, enable real-time data exchange, and align procedures to eliminate diversion and corruption.

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Both ministers stressed that such measures would enhance transparency, ensure timely grain delivery to beneficiaries, and restore public faith in the distribution system.

The Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments also agreed to mutually study and adopt each other’s best practices in civil supplies operations. Telangana has already implemented PDF-linked ration card systems, Aadhaar integration, and real-time tracking of food grain movement – practices which Andhra Pradesh is now exploring for adoption.

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“There’s no ego here. We are ready to learn from each other. This is about building systems that work for the people,” said Uttam Kumar Reddy. “We also discussed storage reforms and using the latest technologies to improve transparency and delivery.”

The ministers addressed pricing and quality issues in PDS rice. They acknowledged that the price of fortified rice in both states currently ranges between ₹43 and ₹47 per quintal. They agreed to work with agriculture departments to promote preferred varieties that are more consumer-friendly and can be produced efficiently.

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“Our goal is to improve nutritional quality and ensure consumer satisfaction,” said Manohar. “We want preferred varieties to reach every home while ensuring that farmers benefit from increased demand.”

Friday’s developments were made possible by the strong coordination between top bureaucrats in both states. Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy specifically thanked Principal Secretary D.S. Chauhan, while warmly welcoming his Andhra counterpart Saurabh Gaur, with whom he shares a longstanding administrative relationship.

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Closing the press conference on a personal and emotional note, Uttam Kumar Reddy extended a warm welcome to Nandela Manohar, describing him as a childhood friend and a former colleague in the Congress party. He praised Manohar’s historic role in presiding over the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act as Speaker of the united Andhra Pradesh Assembly, which paved the way for Telangana’s creation.

“He belongs to a distinguished political family and has always been progressive, positive-thinking, and dynamic. I’m certain that in Andhra Pradesh – and at the national level – Manohar will play a significant role in the future,” said Uttam.

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Manohar, in response, noted that their shared history made the agreement even more meaningful. “This is not just policy – it’s about trust, friendship, and commitment to public service. We are setting an example that cooperation can prevail, even between two states that once shared the same administration.” (Maxim News)

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