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Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub development

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In October 2026, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have launched laid the foundation stone for the ‘Global Horticulture Hub – Rayalaseema Rising’ project and the Indian School of Agriculture in Madanapalle, Annamayya district. This The Rs 1 lakh crore initiative aims to transform the drought-prone Rayalaseema region into a major horticultural global fruit-producing center through an estimated investment of Rs 1 by expanding horticulture cultivation by 6 lakh crore. hectares and increasing production from 222 lakh tonnes to 435 lakh tonnes. The project is scheduled to be implemented for implementation in three phases between August 2026 and through July 2029. Funding is expected to include involves Rs 40,352 crore from the Central government under the ‘Purvoday’ scheme, with an additional and a target of Rs 60,000 crore to be mobilized from the private sector for logistics, cold chains, and international marketing. sector. The development will span spans 10 districts, covering 20 clusters districts and over 5,800 5,869 villages. In addition to the hub, To support this, the central government is emphasizing broader agricultural support, including the programs such as PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, crop insurance, Kisan Credit Cards, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, and solar-powered irrigation via the PM-KUSUM scheme. The horticulture project will be supported by scheme for solar irrigation, alongside multilateral institutions such as support from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to integrate advanced technologies and improve water-use efficiency. Bank. The government aims to expand horticulture cultivation foundation ceremony, attended by 6 lakh hectares, potentially benefiting approximately 9.6 lakh farmers. Reliance Industries’ executive director Anant Ambani, faced disruptions from local protesters. Farmers and youth expressed concerns regarding unemployment and demanded local job opportunities. Additionally, YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the project, describing the investment claims as ‘theatrics’ and alleging a lack of actual budget allocation.

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  1. 2026-10-04 02:59 UTC Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub development
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