With reference to the rural development funds announced by the Andhra Pradesh government, consider the following statements: 1. The government allocated ₹1.30 lakh crore for rural development. 2. The funds were announced during the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra Awards-2026. 3. The horticulture investment for Rayalaseema is ₹2 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Naidu announces ₹1.30 lakh crore for rural development and ₹1 lakh crore for Rayalaseema

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 2 October 2026

Regional development and agricultural investment: a GS3 case study on balanced infrastructure growth.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a ₹1.30 lakh crore rural development fund and a ₹1 lakh crore horticulture investment for Rayalaseema during the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra Awards-2026.

Background

The Andhra Pradesh government announced ₹1.30 lakh crore for rural development and ₹1 lakh crore specifically for Rayalaseema horticulture. The announcement was made during the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra Awards-2026 on Gandhi Jayanti.

Facts for Prelims

Fact₹1.30 lakh crore allocated for rural development in Andhra Pradesh
Fact₹1 lakh crore allocated for Rayalaseema horticulture
PlaceRayalaseema is a region in Andhra Pradesh
BodyIIT-Kanpur signed an MoU with the state government to support Net-Zero goals in schools

Prelims practice question

With reference to the rural development funds announced by the Andhra Pradesh government, consider the following statements:

The government allocated ₹1.30 lakh crore for rural development.
The funds were announced during the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra Awards-2026.
The horticulture investment for Rayalaseema is ₹2 lakh crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states the investment is ₹1 lakh crore.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of targeted regional investments in horticulture and rural infrastructure for achieving balanced regional development in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Regional disparity: Addressing the specific developmental needs of the Rayalaseema region through horticulture
Climate alignment: Integrating Net-Zero goals into educational infrastructure via academic-state partnerships

Keywords: Regional Development · Horticulture · Net-Zero Goals · Rural Infrastructure · Public-Private Partnership

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