Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu suggested establishing the Indian School of Agriculture, similar to the Indian School of Business, to address agricultural sector issues. This proposal was made during the Collectors’ conference in Amaravati. The envisioned university aims to tackle agricultural challenges and provide AI-based agritech services for farmers.
The Indian School of Business, founded in Hyderabad in 2001 during Naidu’s tenure as Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, served as a model for this new initiative. Naidu instructed district collectors to prioritize farmers’ welfare and announced plans for water release and house construction programs.
Naidu emphasized the importance of water security and urged the implementation of a 90-day water conservation program starting April 1. He highlighted the rise in groundwater levels in the state and the availability of 614 tmc of water in reservoirs. The Chief Minister projected significant savings through power subsidies due to increased groundwater levels.
Furthermore, Naidu outlined upcoming projects such as the Veligonda and Polavaram projects. He also unveiled initiatives like free bus travel for the physically challenged and plans to resolve land disputes by 2027. Naidu emphasized the need for stringent law enforcement and urged officials to crack down on violators.
To address public health and safety issues, Naidu stressed the importance of compliance with regulations to prevent incidents like diarrhoea outbreaks and adulterated milk-related deaths. He called for increased field visits by officials to monitor and improve ground-level situations. Naidu also emphasized the provision of essential services like drinking water taps and internet connectivity to every household.
