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Andhra CM, Union FM Launch ‘1 Lakh-Crore Global Horticulture Hub in Madanapalle
- •Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation for a ‘1 lakh-crore global horticulture hub and the Indian School of Agriculture (ISA) in Madanapalle.
- •The horticulture hub will be implemented in three phases with ‘40,352 crore from the TDP-led NDA government and ‘60,000 crore from private sector investments.
- •The project covers 10 districts: Anantapur, Annamayya, Chittoor, Kurnool, Nandyal, Sri Sathya Sai, Tirupati, Kadapa, Prakasam, and Markapuram, with development across 201 clusters, 303 mandals, and 5,869 villages.
- •It aims to expand horticulture cultivation by six lakh hectares to a total of 14.41 lakh hectares and increase production from 222 lakh metric tonnes to 435 lakh metric tonnes, benefiting 9.6 lakh farmers.
- •The ISA, modeled after the Indian School of Business, will advance agricultural development through modern technology, research, and innovation, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) partnering in its establishment and management.
Key Questions Answered
The global horticulture hub at Madanapalle involves an estimated investment of ₹1 lakh crore, implemented across three phases. Of this total amount, the TDP-led NDA government will contribute ₹40,352 crore, while the remaining ₹60,000 crore will be mobilized through private sector investments.
The project spans across 10 districts including Anantapur, Annamayya, Chittoor, Kurnool, Nandyal, Sri Sathya Sai, Tirupati, Kadapa, Prakasam, and Markapuram. Development works will be undertaken through 201 clusters across 303 mandals and 5,869 villages.
Modeled after the Indian School of Business, the Indian School of Agriculture will focus on advancing agricultural development through modern technology, scientific research, and innovation. Established in collaboration with Reliance Industries Limited, it will provide technology-driven guidance and solutions in digital agriculture, precision farming, and smart irrigation.
