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Agriculture
Anand Ambani pledges support for Andhra Pradesh’s Global Horticulture Hub
✍️ News18
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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At a ceremony launching the Global Horticulture Hub, Anand Ambani announced backing for the project aimed at boosting Andhra Pradesh’s agricultural sector.
Anand Ambani, a senior figure in the Reliance group, attended a ceremony in Andhra Pradesh that marked the inauguration of the Global Horticulture Hub. During the event he confirmed his commitment to support the hub’s development, signalling private‑sector interest in the state’s agricultural agenda.
The hub is envisioned as a centre for processing, packaging and exporting horticultural produce, leveraging modern technology to improve supply‑chain efficiency. Officials have described it as a catalyst for expanding the state’s fruit and vegetable exports.
State authorities said the project could generate substantial employment opportunities and increase farm incomes, aligning with Andhra Pradesh’s broader plan to position itself as a leading horticulture exporter.
The ceremony underscored a growing partnership between government initiatives and corporate investment in the agribusiness sector, with the hub expected to attract further private funding.
If realised on schedule, the Global Horticulture Hub could become a model for similar projects across the country, showcasing how coordinated efforts can enhance agricultural value addition.
The hub is envisioned as a centre for processing, packaging and exporting horticultural produce, leveraging modern technology to improve supply‑chain efficiency. Officials have described it as a catalyst for expanding the state’s fruit and vegetable exports.
State authorities said the project could generate substantial employment opportunities and increase farm incomes, aligning with Andhra Pradesh’s broader plan to position itself as a leading horticulture exporter.
The ceremony underscored a growing partnership between government initiatives and corporate investment in the agribusiness sector, with the hub expected to attract further private funding.
If realised on schedule, the Global Horticulture Hub could become a model for similar projects across the country, showcasing how coordinated efforts can enhance agricultural value addition.