Amaravati, March 17, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government conducted its "Raithanna Mee Kosam" outreach in Venkupalem village, Anakapalli rural mandal, on March 16.
The program brings officials directly to farmers to explain state welfare initiatives, modern farming methods, and core principles for long-term success.
Mines and Geology Minister Kollu Ravindra addressed attendees, stressing the coalition government's commitment to agriculture.
He highlighted direct transfers under the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme, reaching 46.83 lakh farmers statewide in three installments with ₹132 crore credited in Anakapalli district alone.
Ravindra urged reduced chemical fertilizer use to prevent soil damage, drawing lessons from Punjab, and pushed for natural farming, drip/sprinkler incentives, and faster Polavaram project completion by 2027 for better irrigation in areas like Anakapalli.
