Chittoor district to receive ₹1,529.69 crore under Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan
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Agri-infrastructure and cluster development: a GS3 case study on rural livelihood enhancement.
Why in news
District Collector Sumit Kumar announced that Chittoor district will receive ₹1,529.69 crore under the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan to boost farmer incomes.
Background
The Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan covers 20 clusters across 27 mandals over a three-year period. The program focuses on irrigation, crops, infrastructure, and technology. The launch is scheduled for October 2 at Madanapalle.
Facts for Prelims
- FactChittoor district allocation: ₹1,529.69 crore under the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan
- FactPlan scope: 20 clusters across 27 mandals over a three-year duration
- PlaceMadanapalle: Location for the program launch on October 2
Prelims practice question
How many clusters are covered under the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan?
- (a)20
- (b)15
- (c)30
- (d)27
Show answer
Answer: (a) 20 — The plan covers 20 clusters across 27 mandals over a three-year period.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how integrated horticulture development plans can enhance rural livelihoods and ensure sustainable agricultural growth in drought-prone regions like Rayalaseema.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Need for localized irrigation systems and cold-chain logistics in cluster-based farming
- Income stability: Transitioning from subsistence farming to high-value horticulture to mitigate price volatility
Keywords: Integrated Horticulture · Cluster-based development · Farmer income enhancement · Irrigation infrastructure · Rural economic development
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