“Telangana Identifies Top Fine Paddy Varieties as ‘Sannaalu'”

Government of Telangana Identifies Fine Varieties of Paddy as “Sannaalu”

Notification Issued by Agriculture and Cooperation Department

In a recent development, the Government of Telangana has issued an official notification identifying certain fine varieties of paddy cultivated by farmers in the state as “Sannaalu”. The notification, issued by the Agriculture and Cooperation Department, aims to categorize these varieties based on specific grain specifications.

Background and Process

The Director of Agriculture, Telangana, informed that a committee, constituted under a previous government order (GO Rt No. 464, dated 20.06.2024), has outlined the identification process for the fine varieties of paddy. The committee has submitted its proposals, leading to the issuance of this notification.

Identified Varieties

The following varieties have been designated as “Sannaalu” based on the committee’s recommendations:

1. Siddi (WGL 44)
2. Kampasagar vari-1 (KPS 2874)
3. Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204)
4. Jagityal vari-3 (JGL 27356)
5. Jagityal vari-2 (JGL 28545)
6. Warangal Samba (WGL 14)
7. Warangal Sannalu (WGL 32100)
8. Jagityal Mahsuri (JGL 11470)
9. Polasa Prabha (JGL 384)
10. Krishna (RNR 2458)
11. Maneru Sona (JGL 3828)
12. Telangana Sona (RNR 15048)
13. Warangal vari-1119
14. Kunaram vari-2 (KNM 1638)
15. HMT Sona
16. Warangal vari-2 (WGL 962)
17. Rajendranagar vari-4 (RNR 21278)
18. Kunaram vari-1 (KNM 733)
19. Jagityal Sannalu (JGL 1798)
20. Jagityal Samba (JGL 3844)
21. Karimnagar Samba (JGL 3855)
22. Anjana (JGL 11118)
23. Nellore Mahsuri (NLR 34449)
24. Prathyumna (JGL 17004)
25. Sugandha Samba (RNR 2465)
26. Shobini (RNR 2354)
27. Somnath (WGL 347)
28. RNR 31479 (PRC)
29. KPS 6251 (PRC)
30. JGL 33124 (PRC)
31. Maruteru Samba (MTU 1224)
32. Maruteru Mahsuri (MTU 1262)
33. MTU 1271

Criteria for Designation

Additional varieties meeting the following grain specifications may also be designated as “Sannaalu”:

1. Kernel length: Less than 6 mm
2. Kernel length-to-breadth (L/B) ratio: More than 2.5
3. Kernel breadth: Not more than 2 mm

These specifications are to be measured only when the grain moisture does not exceed 17%, following the Fair Average Quality (FAQ) parameters.

Equipment for Measurement

Procurement centers will be equipped with the following for measuring the kernel length and breadth:

• Dial Micrometer
• Standard moisture meter

Grievance Redressal

A committee constituted under the original government order will address any grievances raised by farmers, individuals, or companies regarding the inclusion or exclusion of varieties in the “Sannaalu” list.

The notification was issued by M. Raghunandan Rao, APC and Secretary to the Government of Telangana, ensuring transparency and precision in the classification of paddy varieties.

Official Contacts

For further information, the following officials and departments have been notified:

• Director of Agriculture, Telangana
• Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies Department, Telangana
• Director of Research, PJTSAU, Telangana
• Korravula Srinivasa Rao, Nalgonda
• V. Narayana Rao, Nizamabad
• Godala Rajender Reddy, Mulugu

This initiative reflects the Telangana government’s commitment to supporting farmers by clearly identifying and promoting fine paddy varieties.