Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Officials Inspect State El Nino Centre Supporting Farmers
Officials visited a special centre that helps farmers.
The centre watches rainfall, crops and water conditions.
It uses computers and satellite pictures to spot possible drought problems early.
Farmers can call the free number 155251 for advice.
The centre also calls some farmers in areas that may be at risk.
Officials spoke with a farmer in Anantapur district during a test of the system.
They compared his information with the satellite information on a large screen.
They asked staff to improve the services and make farmers feel more secure.
Agriculture officials inspected the State El Nino Command & Control Centre in Gannavaram, Krishna district.
The centre aims to support farmers during rainfall deficits and water stress.
APAIMS 2.0, satellite data and 15-day forecasts help identify emerging drought-like conditions.
Toll-free number 155251 handles farmer calls and proactively contacts vulnerable cultivators.
Officials compared a farmer’s reported crop and rainfall conditions with satellite data during a random check.
- Who
- Special chief secretary Budithi Rajasekhar, agriculture director Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon, agriculture staff and the State El Nino Command & Control Centre team.
- What
- Officials inspected the centre’s operations, technology, farmer helpline and advisory services.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- The Integrated Call Centre premises in Gannavaram, Krishna district.
- Why
- To provide early warnings, advisories and timely relief during rainfall deficits, water stress and drought-like conditions.
- Facility
- State El Nino Command & Control Centre
- Location
- Integrated Call Centre premises, Gannavaram, Krishna district
- Digital system
- APAIMS 2.0 technology and satellite-based resources
- Forecast period
- 15-day rainfall forecasts
- Helpline
- Toll-free number 155251
- Services
- Farmer responses, proactive calls, crop assessments and guidance
- Field check
- Nettem Harikrishna’s crop and rainfall details were compared with satellite data