Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Minister Promises Palm Oil Factory in Mulakalapalli
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao visited Mulakalapalli in Bhadradri Kothagudem district to talk to farmers.
He promised to build a palm oil factory if farmers plant oil palm on 10,000 more acres.
He also advised farmers to grow different crops to save water because there might be less rain.
He suggested growing crops like green gram, black gram, and red gram instead of paddy, which needs more water.
The minister also talked about using solar power for farming and building farm ponds to save rainwater.
He said the government will bring water from the Godavari River to help farmers.
The district collector mentioned that Bhadradri Kothagudem is the top district in Telangana for oil palm farming.
The minister and collector also gave farmers seeds at half price to help them grow more crops.
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced a palm oil factory if oil palm cultivation expands by 10,000 acres in Mulakalapalli.
The minister advised farmers to diversify crops to mitigate El Niño impacts and promote sustainable agriculture.
Current oil palm cultivation in Mulakalapalli is 8,000 acres, with a target of 15,000 additional acres this year.
The government will provide solar-powered electricity facilities and encourage farm ponds for water conservation.
The Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project aims to supply Godavari river water across the undivided Khammam district.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and District Collector Ankit
- What
- Announcement of a palm oil processing factory and crop diversification measures
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Mulakalapalli, Bhadradri Kothagudem district
- Why
- To mitigate El Niño impacts and promote sustainable agriculture
Government Support for Palm Oil
Concerns Over Water Intensive Crops
Crop Diversification
Government Support for Palm Oil
The government encourages farmers to diversify crops to mitigate El Niño impacts and promote sustainable agriculture.
Concerns Over Water Intensive Crops
Farmers may face challenges in transitioning to less water-intensive crops due to existing infrastructure and market demands.
- Location
- Mulakalapalli, Bhadradri Kothagudem district
- Current Oil Palm Cultivation
- 8,000 acres
- Target for New Cultivation
- 10,000 additional acres
- Rainfall Deficit
- 35%
- Expected Rainfall Reduction
- 20-30% below normal
- Government Initiative
- Solar-powered electricity facilities for podu cultivation areas
- Irrigation Project
- Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project
- Seed Subsidy Programme
- Atmanirbhar Mission Pulses Programme (50% subsidy)