Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to create a strategy for transforming the Rayalseema region, Prakasam, and Markapuram districts into horticultural centers. In a meeting with ministers and senior officials, he discussed plans to elevate 10 districts into key horticulture hubs. Naidu highlighted the region’s current prominence in horticulture production and proposed developing it into the world’s largest horticulture cluster.
The Chief Minister urged officials to align horticulture production with global market demands, aiming to achieve 500 million metric tonnes of horticultural produce. He mentioned DP World of Dubai’s interest in establishing a horticulture cluster in Andhra Pradesh. Naidu emphasized the importance of attracting private investments alongside government funds for horticulture development.
Naidu stressed the need for swift completion of irrigation projects in Rayalaseema, Prakasam, and Markapuram districts. He specifically mentioned expediting the Veligonda Project’s completion within the year and planning for the reconstruction of the Annamayya Project. Additionally, he highlighted the significance of extending Krishna waters to Kadapa through the Galeru-Nagari Project.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the development of projects in North Andhra districts, particularly after the Polavaram Left Canal works are finished. This development would enable the interlinking of Godavari waters to North Andhra through the Polavaram-Vamsadhara river project. Naidu instructed officials to prioritize projects in North Andhra and ensure their efficient implementation.
