Agricultural Development in Andhra Pradesh

Study Notes

Agriculture Development

Dr. YSR Agri Testing Labs are established to test agri inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to ensure quality agricultural inputs for farmers at the RBK level.
The A.P. State Cooperative Bank provided Rs. 74,153 Crore as production credit (short-term loans) to farmers through PACSs and DCCBs during 2022-23.
During Kharif-2022, 5,33,726 Qtl of various crop seeds were distributed to 10.13 Lakh farmers with a subsidy value of Rs. 15,780 lakhs.
During Rabi 2022-23, 1,50,096 quintals of seed were distributed to 1.77 Lakh farmers with a subsidy value of Rs. 3133 Lakhs.
District Resource Centers were established in 13 districts during 2022-23 to integrate ATMA and FTC staff and utilize resources effectively.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

The Government of India launched "Agriculture Infrastructure Fund" under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to fund Agri Infra projects at farm gate and aggregation points to revive the agriculture sector.
In AP, projects were sanctioned for 1282 PACS in Phase-l and 1305 PACS in Phase-II.
Under Phase I, NABARD approved Rs. 736.03 Crs as a loan and the government sanctioned 10% Margin money of Rs. 73.60 Crs as a loan to PACS on a repayment basis.
Under Phase II, NABARD approved Rs. 1108.92 Crs as a loan for the transformation of PACS as Multi-Purpose Facility Centers at RBKs.

Jagananna Paala Velluva Project

The Jagananna Paala Velluva Project is expanded to 17 districts, covering 2,52,193 women dairying farmers of 3,108 villages.
The project collects 1,71,230 Liters of Milk/day.
The price paid to farmers increased to Rs. 87.56 per Ltr from Rs. 71.47 per Ltr.

Horticulture & Sericulture

Andhra Pradesh ranks first in productivity of Oil Palm, Papaya, Lime, Cocoa, Tomato, Coconut, and Chillies.
The area under Horticulture crops is 17.95 Lakh Hectares and production is 314.76 Lakh MT.
Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of fruits in the country, contributing 15.6% of the total country's fruit production.
The Horticulture Sector has recorded 10.56% growth over the previous year and contributed Rs. 52,860 Crore during 2021-22 (AE) to GVA of Andhra Pradesh.
An additional area of 22,433 Acres was brought under Oil palm.

Description

The quiz covers the initiatives of the Andhra Pradesh government to support farmers, including the establishment of Dr. YSR Agri Testing Labs and the provision of production credit by the A.P. State Cooperative Bank. It also touches on the distribution of crop seeds during the Kharif season.