Naidu, Sitharaman and Pawan Kalyan to launch ₹1 lakh-crore Global Horticulture Hub
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PPP models in agricultural infrastructure: a relevant GS3 case study on enhancing value chains and farmer incomes.
Why in news
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman, and K. Pawan Kalyan are set to launch the ₹1 lakh-crore Global Horticulture Hub in Madanapalle to boost regional agricultural output.
Background
The project covers 10 districts, 303 mandals, and 5,869 villages across 14.41 lakh hectares. It aims to double production to 435 lakh tonnes with a total investment of ₹1 lakh crore, including ₹40,352 crore from the Purvodaya scheme and ₹60,000 crore from private players.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMadanapalle is the site for the Global Horticulture Hub launch.
- SchemePurvodaya scheme provides ₹40,352 crore for the horticulture project.
- FactThe project aims to double production to 435 lakh tonnes.
- FactThe hub covers 14.41 lakh hectares across 10 districts and 303 mandals.
Prelims practice question
Which scheme provides ₹40,352 crore for the Global Horticulture Hub project?
- (a)Purvodaya
- (b)e-NAM
- (c)PM-AASHA
- (d)PM-KUSUM
Show answer
Answer: (a) Purvodaya — The note specifies that the Purvodaya scheme provides ₹40,352 crore for the horticulture project.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in large-scale horticulture hubs can enhance India's agricultural value chain and farmer incomes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Investment synergy: Leveraging Purvodaya scheme funds alongside private capital to scale infrastructure
- Logistical integration: Connecting 303 mandals to a centralized hub to reduce post-harvest losses
- Production scaling: Transitioning from subsistence farming to high-volume commercial horticulture
Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Value Chain · Horticulture · Infrastructure Development · Agricultural Productivity
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