Revanth To Open Mega Rythu Mela
Three-day event in Kodangal from November 7 will feature 150 stalls, farmer interactions and demonstrations of modern agricultural technologies.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will inaugurate a three-day Mega Rythu Mela in his home constituency of Kodangal on November 7, with around 150 exhibition stalls showcasing modern farming methods, advanced technologies, quality seeds, farm machinery and alternative crops aimed at improving farmers' incomes.
Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Wednesday that 26 government departments and affiliated organisations, including the agriculture and horticulture departments, Oilfed, PJTSAU, animal husbandry department, WALAMTARI, CRIDA and Central government agencies, would participate in the event from November 7 to 9.
Around 7,500 farmers from Vikarabad and Narayanpet districts are expected to attend the inaugural day. Around 50,000 farmers from 10 neighbouring districts are expected to attend the concluding day, when the Chief Minister will address the gathering.
The stalls will display agricultural inputs, new-generation chemicals, farm machinery, drones and government schemes. Technical sessions and interactions with agricultural scientists, experts and award-winning progressive farmers will focus on crop diversification, value-added products, market opportunities and sustainable farming practices.
Special sessions will cover the impact of El Nino on agriculture, precautionary measures and alternative cultivation strategies.
The Chief Minister will distribute agricultural equipment and machinery, including custom hiring centres, pulse mills, oil extraction units, soil health cards, bio-resource input centres and drip irrigation systems.
The second day will focus on women farmers, their contribution to agriculture and allied sectors, and opportunities to improve their incomes through modern technologies.
Tummala said the mela would enable farmers to interact with scientists, industry representatives and technology institutions to learn about innovations aimed at improving farm productivity and incomes. He appealed to farmers across the state to participate in the event.