Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao has instructed officials to promote vegetable cultivation among farmers in Telangana. The Minister on Tuesday held a meeting with horticulture officials at the Secretariat to assess the progress of horticultural crops across different districts in Telangana.

He noted that vegetables are currently being sourced from other states and emphasized the need to motivate farmers to grow the vegetables necessary for the region. "The development of a strategic plan is essential to encourage farmers to enhance vegetable production within the state," he stated.

The Minister highlighted the importance of promoting large-scale vegetable farming, particularly in districts adjacent to Hyderabad, including Rangareddy, Vikarabad, Mahabubnagar, Siddipet, Sangareddy, and Medchal. He indicated that vegetable cultivation should be aligned with market demand, facilitated by the Center of Excellence for the benefit of farmers.

The Minister has instructed that the goal for oil palm cultivation be achieved by the end of December this year, with corresponding weekly targets established. He emphasized the need for the agriculture and horticulture officials to collaborate effectively. Tummala also conveyed his frustration regarding the absence of monthly progress updates for oil palm plantations and mandated that payments to farmers must be made without delay.