Rice pre-booking to lock prices; Telangana farmers get ₹3,000-₹3,500 per quintal in open markets
India’s rice pre‑booking scheme allows farmers to secure future sales at predetermined rates, aiming to stabilize incomes. In Telangana, recent market data show farmers receiving between ₹3,000 and ₹3,500 per quintal for rice sold in open markets. The system, supported by the government, is intended to reduce price volatility and improve bargaining power for cultivators across the state.