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  • Telangana: Agri college spread over 35 acres inaugurated in Rajanna-Sircilla

    Telangana: Agri college spread over 35 acres inaugurated in Rajanna-Sircilla

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    Hyderabad: In order to strengthen the agricultural sector in Telangana, the second-largest agricultural college in the state affiliated with Professor Jayashankar Agricultural University was inaugurated in the Rajanna-Sirisilla district on Wednesday.

    Spread over an area of ​​35 acres, the college building bears separate hostels for male and female students, agricultural research field, computer labs, a laboratory, seminar rooms and a modern library that has been set up on 16 acres in G Plus 2 style.

    Telangana urban development minister KT Rama Rao who inaugurated the vast campus said, “There was a possibility for students to become the top agronomists in the country if facilities provided in the college were utilized properly. Students should reach a position to create jobs by emerging as entrepreneurs and industrialists.”

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    While flying to Sircilla in a helicopter, KTR along with assembly speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and agriculture minister S Niranjan Reddy, had an aerial view of the Konda Pochamma Sagar, Mallana Sagar, Ranganayaka Sagar, Annapurna Reservoir and the Mid Manair Reservoir and said, “None of these reservoirs existed in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, but now they have been developed as they played a crucial role in the expansion of cultivation area in the district.”

    Srinivas Reddy praised the developmental activities uptaken by the minister and said KTR had ensured the development of the district.

    “Rajanna-Sircilla district stood in first place in Telangana with a major improvement in the groundwater table while the cultivation area in the state has increased by 2.30 lakh acres from 1.80 lakh acres with the construction of irrigation projects,” said Srinivas.

    Niranjan Reddy said there was a shortage of agriculture colleges in the country. Out of 700 agricultural colleges across the country, only 73 were in the government sector.

    In another development, a primary processing centre, built under the auspices of the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation in the district of Rajanna Sircilla was inaugurated by KTR.

    Later in the day, another statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was unveiled by KTR in the district.



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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Crops over 3 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh

    Crops over 3 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh

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    Amaravati: Crops over 3 lakh acres were damaged in Andhra Pradesh due to unseasonal rains and thunderstorms a week ago.

    The standing rabi crops which were ready for harvest were damaged in various districts across the state.

    Farmers in coastal districts and Rayalaseema faced the wrath of untimely rains and their hopes of reaping a good harvest in the next 10-15 days were shattered.

    The unseasonal rains caused losses to maize, chilly, paddy, and tobacco crops. The mango crop was also extensively damaged. Banana, tomatoes, other horticultural and vegetable crops also suffered damage.

    Farmers were shocked as the maize crop which was ready for harvest was inundated in few districts. Strong winds also damaged mango, papaya, and banana crops.

    Farmers in several areas complained that authorities did not come to their rescue. Agriculture Department officials were not seen in the fields. In Anantapur district, affected farmers staged a protest on Tadipatri highway.

    Shocked over crop losses, a couple of farmers ended their lives.

    In Bapatla district, woman farmer Nirmala, 48, committed suicide due to losses to her tobacco crop, while in Chittoor district, farmer Bhaskar, 45, consumed pesticides as he was unable to bear the crop loss. He had taken a loan of Rs 1.5 lakh to grow cauliflower and tomato on two acres but the entire crop was inundated.

    Farmers cultivating maize also suffered massive losses. It was decided to cultivate maize on 4.97 lakh acres during Rabi season but actual cultivation was taken up on 5.90 lakh acres. The farmers are estimated to have suffered a loss of Rs 35,000 per acre.

    Chilly farmers in south coastal districts were the worst hit. They had invested Rs 2.50 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per acre and reportedly suffered losses of Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 per acre.

    According to Information and Public Relations Minister, Srinivasa Venugopal Krishna, maize, paddy, black gram and chilly crops were damaged in 15 mandals of Nandyal district.

    Crops of maize suffered damage in parts of NTR, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Kurnool districts. Banana crop damage was reported from Parvathipuram Manyam, while black gram and cotton crop damage was reported in a mandal in Prakasam district.

    Farmers in Kadapa and Annamaiah districts also faced the loss of horticulture crops, especially papaya, banana, mango, lemon, watermelon, and turmeric.

    Though it has been a week since the unseasonal rains lashed the state, the government has still not come out with the data relating to crop losses and as a result, farmers were still waiting for the announcement of compensation.

    It was on March 19 that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy held a meeting with senior officials here on Sunday and reviewed the situation arising out of untimely rains.

    Seeking details of the crop loss caused by the unseasonal rains, the Chief Minister directed them to start enumeration of the crop loss immediately. He directed all district collectors to complete the enumeration in a week and take steps to help the farmers who have suffered crop loss due to the rains.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Telangana: Palm oil cultivation to be increased to 2 lakh acres

    Telangana: Palm oil cultivation to be increased to 2 lakh acres

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    Hyderabad: Telangana agriculture department is set to increase the area under palm oil cultivation to 10 lakh acres in the next four years and plans to cultivate palm oil in 2 lakh acres in the year 2023-24.

    The government has issued orders allocating factory zones for the expansion of oil palm in the newly identified areas of the state. So far an area of 9.49 lakh acres has been notified for the cultivation of these crops.

    The government is providing assistance to take up oil palm cultivation with 50% assistance on mechanisation and plans to take up oil palm cultivation on a mission mode as part of crop diversification, said a government press release here on Monday.

    Telangana ranks first in the country in Oil Production Percentage (OER) with 19.32 per cent in 2021-22. Among the oilseed crops, palm oil is the highest yield with 10-12 tons per acre, for a period of 25-30 years.

    The government pays a subsidy of up to Rs 50,918 per acre for oil palm plantations, ownership intercropping and micro-irrigation for the first four years.

    According to the release, the area under oil palm cultivation in India is about 9.25 lakh acres. The country’s annual production of crude palm oil is 2.90 lakh metric tonnes, whereas the demand is estimated at more than 100 lakh metric tonnes. This deficit is met through imports.

    In 2021-22, under various schemes, nearly 68,440 acres have been brought under oil palm cultivation.

    In 2022-23, 61,277 acres have been brought under oil palm cultivation. The government has released Rs 107.43 crore as the first installment for the implementation of this scheme, out of which Rs 82 crore has been given as a subsidy to farmers and companies, the release said.

    Telangana requires about 3.66 lakh tonnes of palm oil. The current production is 52,666 tonnes. Two processing units are functioning in the state, one at Aswaraopeta and the other at Apparaopeta village, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Dammapet Mandal,

    Telangana requires about 3.66 lakh tonnes of palm oil. The current production is 52,666 tonnes. Two processing units are functioning in the state, one at Aswaraopeta and the other at Apparaopeta village, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Dammapet Mandal, the release said.

    A total of 11 companies are operating in the state, and 30 nurseries with a capacity to grow 2.67 crore oil palm plants have been set up.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • AP govt to allot 4,700 acres disputed forest land to Srisailam Devasthanam

    AP govt to allot 4,700 acres disputed forest land to Srisailam Devasthanam

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    Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Kottu Satyanarayana said the government will take measures to ensure 4,700 acres of disputed forest land will go to Srisailam Devasthanam.

    For the development of the Devasthanam, Satyanarayana said the Forest Minister and Revenue Minister have discussed this issue with officials.

    A dispute between the revenue and forest departments over the land had been going on for some time.

    In a press release on Friday night, the minister said land coming under the Endowments department has been demarcated and highlighted this as a big victory in the temple board’s history.

    Already, four acres of land has been allotted for the establishment of a bus depot in the temple town while the authorities are looking for further suitable proposals.

    However, he observed that land allocations to Srisailam temple are not fetching revenues as desired, necessitating the introduction of a new policy.

    Moreover, Satyanarayana noted that community-wise inns or ‘kula satralu’ will be created under the aegis of the Devasthanam, with the income to be shared between the concessionnaire and the temple in a 60:40 ratio respectively.

    The minister contended that the government has resolved to develop 3,000 temples this year and asserted that under Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy’s rule, temples are being developed like never before.

    “As part of developing the temples, each temple is being given Rs 10 lakh funds on the basis of priority,” the minister added.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • BRS MP Santosh Kumar adopts 1094 acres of Kondagutta forest land

    BRS MP Santosh Kumar adopts 1094 acres of Kondagutta forest land

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    Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP J Santosh Kumar announced that he will be adopting thousand acres of Kodimiala forest land in Kondagutta area on Thursday.

    The announcement was made in view and ahead of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s (KCR) birthday which is on February 17 as a part of the CM’s Green India challenge.

    Kondagattu in Jagityala district is known is synonymous with Lord Hanuman. CM KCR has announced to rebuild the famous Kondagattu Temple that is placed in the midst of dense forests and mountains.

    Kumar said that the CM KCR aspires for a Telangana that radiates green and spiritual auras along with development in all fields, whether it is the construction of Kaleswaram, the reconstruction of Yadadri, or the development of the Anjanna Temple, the god of Koti Mokkula, that is proof of Kesiar’s vision.

    A total of 1,094 acres of land has been adopted.

    In the first installment, the MP announced that this above thousand acres of forest land will be greened with a cost of one crore rupees. The MP said that the remaining works will be completed in installments.

    The MP also said that he has a strong connection with Kondagattu from his childhood, as he visited that place several times with CM KCR.

    “It is thought that the pooja in the Kondagattu temple, which dates back before five hundred years, was performed using the fragrant flora and sandalwood trees found in this area. Again, for that reason, a lot of medicinal and aromatic plants will be planted in this woodland region,” Kumar added.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Andhra offers 48,352 acres of land bank for industrial development

    Andhra offers 48,352 acres of land bank for industrial development

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    Bengaluru: Andhra Pradesh has showcased its rich natural resources, large investments in infrastructure, land bank, and intensive reforms in rules and regulations at the investors’ meeting held on Tuesday in Bengaluru.

    The event is one of many such meets being organised in the run-up to the Global Investors Summit on March 3-4 in Visakhapatnam, a statement noted.

    Andhra Pradesh’s Investors Meet in Bengaluru, held ahead of its “Global Investors Summit 2023,” offers 48,352 acres of land bank for industrial development, as well as ready-built infrastructure to shorten the time required to set up new facilities, according to a release.

    Speaking on the occasion, Gudivada Amarnath, Minister for Industries, Infrastructure, Investment and Commerce, IT, Handlooms and Textiles highlighted the export potential of Andhra Pradesh.

    The Minister said: “According to the LEADS Report 2022, the state’s exports increased by 15.31 per cent from the previous year in 2021-2022, classifying it as ‘Achievers’ in the coastal states. With the completion of new ports and also further development of infrastructure for last-mile connectivity, the state’s share in exports can reach up to 10 per cent of India’s total exports.”

    Addressing the investors, Buggana Rajendranath, Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes, Skill Development, Training and Legislative Affairs, assured the investors of the fast-paced implementation of projects in the state.

    “We strongly believe reducing the time to start a business will have a significant impact on the manufacturer’s profitability. The state is building numerous plug-and-play facilities which will have ready-built factory sheds with quality power and water supply and help speed up the setting up of manufacturing units,” said the minister.

    Amarnath added that in the last three-and-a-half years, the state has approved investments to the tune of Rs 1.9 lakh crore.

    “That would go on to create employment for around 90,000 people in the state in the future,” he said.

    Key functionaries from various departments, ministries, and state government institutions had open interaction with the investing community in Bengaluru.

    Manufacturing, food processing, ports, IT and Electronics, handlooms, and textiles sectors attracted significant interest at the event.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )