Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Andhra CM Seeks ₹200 Crore for Coconut Farming
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, has asked the central government for ₹200 crore to improve coconut farming in the state.
Andhra Pradesh is one of the top states for coconut production, but farmers face problems like low prices and pest issues.
The money will be used to build better markets, processing centers, and support systems.
This will help farmers earn more money, create jobs, and make the state a leader in coconut products.
The plan aims to increase the price farmers get for each coconut and reduce losses from pests.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu requested ₹200 crore from the central government for coconut farming infrastructure.
The state ranks fourth in coconut cultivation area and leads in productivity with 16,000 nuts per hectare.
The funds will be used to modernize markets, establish processing parks, and introduce advanced support systems.
The initiative aims to increase farm-gate prices from ₹15 to ₹40 per nut and reduce pest losses by 25%.
The project is expected to create around 15,000 rural jobs and make Andhra Pradesh a national hub for value-added coconut products.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Requested ₹200 crore for coconut farming infrastructure
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To modernize markets, establish processing parks, and introduce advanced support systems
- Request Amount
- ₹200 crore
- Cultivation Area
- Over 1 lakh hectares
- Annual Production
- 1,700 million nuts
- Current Productivity
- 16,000 nuts per hectare
- Proposed Jobs
- 15,000 rural jobs
- Expected Price Increase
- ₹15 to ₹40 per nut
- Expected Pest Loss Reduction
- 25%
