The C. Parthasarathi, IAS, APC & principal Secretary to Govt. (A&C) Department, TS presented the proactive initiatives taken up by Govt. of Telangana for the welfare of the farming community.
A brief presentation was given on Loan Waiver, Farm Mechanisation, 24 hours quality free power supply, construction of godowns, Manakuragayalu project, Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, Polyhouses, strengthening of extension by sanctioning of new Agriculture Extension Officer posts. It was informed that 60% of the seed requirement of the country is met through seed production in Telangana State.
The V.S. Bhaskar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary & APC, Assam was impressed by the Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima schemes and the process of implementation. He enquired about the seed chain and seed certification process in the state.
The APC & Prl. Secy. to Govt. Agriculture, Commissioner of Horticulture, Director of Agriculture Marketing, Director State seed certification Agency, Agriculture Scientists from different universities and other line department officials participated in the meeting.