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Anant Ambani's ₹1 Lakh Crore Plan: Rayalaseema to Become 'Global Fruit Bowl', CM Naidu Says 'Fortune Will Shine'
- •Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹1 lakh crore Global Horticulture Hub to transform drought-prone Rayalaseema into a 'Global Fruit Bowl'.
- •The project involves ₹40,000 crore in government investment and ₹60,000 crore in private investment, aiming to expand horticulture cultivation on an additional 6 lakh acres.
- •CM Naidu stated the project will operate on a 'Seed to Shipment' model, directly linking farmers to processing units, cold storage, transport, and export markets.
- •The government plans to complete 36 primary irrigation projects worth ₹35,000 crore within three years to address water scarcity in Rayalaseema.
- •Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries, expressed gratitude for the partnership, calling himself a son of Andhra and pledging full support to the Indian School of Agriculture.
Key Questions Answered
The Andhra Pradesh government is investing approximately ₹40,000 crore alongside ₹60,000 crore in private investments to fund a ₹1 lakh crore mega project that transforms Rayalaseema into a global horticulture hub. This initiative spans 10 districts and 5,860 villages to expand horticulture on 6 lakh additional acres and multiply farmers' incomes.
The Seed to Shipment model interconnects the entire agricultural chain from sowing seeds to exporting goods to foreign markets. It links farmers directly to processing units, cold storage, transport, and export markets while deploying drip irrigation and AI-based techniques to handle climate risks and secure fair prices.
Established in collaboration with Reliance, the Indian School of Agriculture focuses on advanced agricultural education, research, and modern technology to train new leaders in the sector. It conducts research on artificial intelligence, precision farming, agribusiness, and climate-resilient methods to build a strong bridge between modern research and farmers' needs.
