TS Govt will promote agriculture sector: KCR

Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has stated that the Telangana Government would take all steps to promote the agriculture sector in the State.

Addressing a review meeting here on Thursday, the Chief Minister said a strategic approach needs to be adopted to develop the agricultural sector. He said that latest technologies should be adopted to ensure that the lakhs of farmers do not remain dependent only on weather conditions. He said different strategy should be adopted to deal with conditions likes good monsoon and drought.

The Chief Minister directed the officials to take stringent measures against the spurious seeds and fertilizers. He said that the farmers should be imparted relevant information on weather conditions and crops suitable for prevailing weather conditions. He also stressed on mechanisation of agricultural sector and promotion of Green House cultivation and micro-irrigation. 

Agriculture Minister Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and senior officials were also present in the review meeting.