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Agriculture
MoS Pemmasani Chandrasekhar urges Guntur to become model district for sustainable agriculture
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:18 AM
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Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar called for Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh to be designated as a model for sustainable agriculture, highlighting its potential to lead climate‑smart farming practices.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, addressed a gathering in Guntur on Thursday, urging the state government to officially declare the district a model for sustainable agriculture. He cited Guntur's existing irrigation infrastructure, diversified cropping patterns, and farmer cooperatives as a solid foundation for scaling climate‑resilient practices.
Chandrasekhar emphasized the need for integrated approaches that combine organic inputs, precision irrigation, and digital advisory services. He suggested that a model‑district status could attract central funding, research collaborations, and capacity‑building programs for local farmers.
The minister also called on district officials to prepare a detailed action plan within the next three months, outlining specific interventions such as soil health monitoring, renewable‑energy powered farm equipment, and market linkages for organic produce. He assured that the central ministry would support the initiative with policy guidance and financial incentives.
If adopted, Guntur could serve as a replicable template for other districts across Andhra Pradesh and the nation, showcasing how sustainable farming can boost productivity while conserving natural resources.
Chandrasekhar emphasized the need for integrated approaches that combine organic inputs, precision irrigation, and digital advisory services. He suggested that a model‑district status could attract central funding, research collaborations, and capacity‑building programs for local farmers.
The minister also called on district officials to prepare a detailed action plan within the next three months, outlining specific interventions such as soil health monitoring, renewable‑energy powered farm equipment, and market linkages for organic produce. He assured that the central ministry would support the initiative with policy guidance and financial incentives.
If adopted, Guntur could serve as a replicable template for other districts across Andhra Pradesh and the nation, showcasing how sustainable farming can boost productivity while conserving natural resources.