Minister Uttam urges strengthening R&D and increasing exports to sustain Telangana as India’s seed hub

Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy today said “Telangana must strengthen research, expand exports, and upgrade infrastructure to remain the “Seed Bowl of India.”

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Addressing the Hyderabad Seed Conclave 2025, organised by the Seed-men Association here, Uttam described seed companies as “nation-builders” and assured them of full government support

He said quality seed was the single most important input in agriculture, forming the base of food security and farmer prosperity.

“Seeds determine yield, enhance the efficiency of fertilisers and irrigation, and stand at the centre of the agricultural cycle. High-yielding varieties are essential to sustain farmers’ incomes,” he remarked.

He praisd Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, who attended the event, describing him as unique among Indian politicians for being a hands-on farmer himself.

"Under his leadership Telangana has achieved record pro-