Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Rs 3.02-Crore Bio-Fertiliser Lab Planned in Visakhapatnam
A new laboratory will be built in Yendada, Visakhapatnam.
It will make bio-fertilisers for farmers.
The project will cost about Rs 3.02 crore.
It is being built under a government agriculture scheme.
MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao laid the foundation stone on Friday.
The laboratory will produce three types of bio-fertilisers called Azotobacter, Azospirillum and Rhizobium.
These products are intended to help soil provide nutrients and stay healthy.
The centre will also train farmers and show them how to use bio-fertilisers.
A bio-fertiliser production laboratory will be built at Yendada in Visakhapatnam for an estimated Rs 3.02 crore.
The project is being established under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao laid the foundation stone on Friday and sought completion within nine months.
The laboratory will produce Azotobacter, Azospirillum and Rhizobium bio-fertilisers.
The facility will train farmers and field staff, demonstrate bio-fertiliser use and support reduced dependence on chemical fertilisers.
- Who
- Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Andhra Pradesh agriculture authorities and district agriculture officials are involved.
- What
- A Rs 3.02-crore bio-fertiliser production laboratory will be established.
- When
- The foundation stone was laid on Friday, with completion and operation targeted within about nine months.
- Where
- Yendada in Visakhapatnam, within the Bheemili constituency.
- Why
- To improve access to bio-fertilisers, support soil health, reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers and promote sustainable agriculture.
- Estimated cost
- Rs 3.02 crore
- Location
- Yendada, Visakhapatnam
- Funding scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Foundation stone
- Laid by Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao on Friday
- Planned products
- Azotobacter, Azospirillum and Rhizobium bio-fertilisers
- Target timeline
- Operational within about nine months
- Additional functions
- Training for farmers and field staff, plus live demonstrations
