Vijayawada, May 26 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has outlined plans to transform the Rayalaseema region into a horticulture hub under the Rs 40,000-crore Purvodaya programme through irrigation projects, road connectivity, warehouses, and infrastructure development, alongside Rs 60,000 crore private investments.
The Chief Minister here on Tuesday directed the officials to examine the proposal to establish a Cocoa City near Yadavolu in Devarapalli mandal of East Godavari district and announced that the foundation stone for the Indian School of Agriculture at Madanapalle would be laid in July.
He also instructed the officials to ensure affordable cattle feed and silage and take preventive measures against poultry morta...