With reference to the proposed horticulture hub in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The proposed investment for the horticulture hub is ₹50,000 crore. 2. The proposed horticulture hub is planned for the Rayalaseema region. 3. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism met the CM in Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Naidu proposes ₹1 lakh crore horticulture hub as UAE eyes India's eastern coastline

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 12 November 2026

FDI and regional development: a GS2 case study on attracting Middle Eastern investment for food security.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed a ₹1 lakh crore horticulture hub to UAE Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri to attract investment in Rayalaseema.

Background

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu met UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri in Visakhapatnam. The proposal includes a ₹1 lakh crore horticulture hub in Rayalaseema and an invitation for the company Silal to join a food cluster.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceVisakhapatnam: Location of the meeting between Andhra Pradesh CM and UAE Minister
Fact₹1 lakh crore: Proposed investment for the horticulture hub in Rayalaseema
FactSilal: Company invited to join the proposed food cluster
PlaceRayalaseema: Region proposed for the horticulture hub in Andhra Pradesh

Prelims practice question

With reference to the proposed horticulture hub in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The proposed investment for the horticulture hub is ₹50,000 crore.
The proposed horticulture hub is planned for the Rayalaseema region.
The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism met the CM in Hyderabad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (a) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The proposed investment is ₹1 lakh crore. Statement 3 is incorrect: The meeting took place in Visakhapatnam.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of attracting Middle Eastern investment in India's eastern coastline for regional economic development and food security.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Logistics synergy: Leveraging eastern coastline for export-oriented horticulture clusters
Investment diversification: Transitioning from traditional manufacturing to high-value food processing hubs

Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment · Horticulture Hub · Food Cluster · Regional Development · Bilateral Trade

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