Telangana Sets New Benchmarks in Agriculture; Enormous Progress in Food Grain Production

Along with agriculture, the state has seen an increase in allied sectors such as cattle, poultry, and livestock production, which has become an important sector for the food processing industry.

According to officials, investments in the state have increased as a result of the infrastructure provided by the government to attract investments in the food processing sector.

Soon after the formation of the state, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao made agriculture a priority sector, launching a slew of initiatives to improve infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted power and irrigation water supply.

Furthermore, Rythu Bandhu farm investment support, Rythu Bima farmer life insurance, and fertilizer and seed supply have encouraged more farmers to pursue agriculture as a serious and lucrative occupation.

According to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the fixed capital of food processing industries in Telangana at the time of the state's formation was Rs 4,436 crore, which had increased by 53% by 2021 to Rs 6,812 crore.

Apart from the special processing zone investments for 2022-23, food processing zones were receiving Rs 2,396 Crore in investments. According to officials, a few mega projects worth over Rs 2,396 crore are currently being implemented.

The official stated that the government's goal was to provide youth employment opportunities and to strengthen farmers through value addition in agricultural products, and that the food processing policy would be implemented in 2021. The state government established 21 food processing zones on 7,150 acres, complete with all facilities.