Union minister G. Kishan Reddy said the Centre has spent ₹69,860 crore on cotton procurement in Telangana, highlighting the figure on National Handloom Day. The spending relates to government procurement intended to support cotton growers and the textile economy in the state. Reddy cited the amount while outlining central support for farmers and the handloom sector. The statement places cotton procurement among the major areas of public expenditure linked to Telangana’s agricultural and textile supply chain.