Vijayawada, Oct. 1 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaikdu has said that the government is establishing a 'Global Horticulture Hub' in Rayalaseema region by spending Rs One lakh crore.

Talking to the media here on Thursday, he said that the government has formulated an action to promote horticulture in Rayalaseema in the name of 'Global Horticulture Hub- Rayalaseema Raising.

The government aims to encourage farmers to raise commercial crops instead of conventional crops, he made it clear.

The Minister explained that an Integrated Horticulture Development Plan (IHDP) was formulated for the Rayalaseema region to provide a comprehensive solution-addressing everything from water availability to market access-for the various...