A.P. horticulture registers revival, contributes ₹1.52 lakh crore to GSDP
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Andhra Pradesh's horticulture sector registered a 21% growth in 2024-25, contributing ₹1.52 lakh crore to the state's GSDP.
Background
The Rayalaseema region led the growth with high productivity in oil palm, papaya, and chillies. The state government set a target of ₹1,77,422 crore for the horticulture sector's contribution to GSDP for 2025-26.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHorticulture sector contributed ₹1,52,950 crore to Andhra Pradesh's GSDP in 2024-25
- FactThe horticulture sector registered a 21% growth in 2024-25
- PlaceRayalaseema region is a high-productivity zone for oil palm, papaya, and chillies in Andhra Pradesh
- SchemeAndhra Pradesh Micro Irrigation Project (APMIP) and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) are key state initiatives
For Mains
Q. Discuss how micro-irrigation and crop diversification can serve as catalysts for enhancing the economic contribution of the horticulture sector in agrarian states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Productivity gains: High-value crop cultivation in Rayalaseema boosting regional GSDP
- Technological intervention: Impact of APMIP and MIDH on water-use efficiency and yield
- Economic diversification: Transitioning from traditional crops to high-growth horticulture for rural income
Keywords: GSDP · Micro-irrigation · Crop diversification · Horticulture · Value-addition · Productivity
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