Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Minister Reviews Cyclone Impact, Pledges Support for Cooperatives
A government minister in Andhra Pradesh visited a district to see how a recent cyclone, named Montha, has affected the rice crops.
The minister said that because of the storm, there will be less rice harvested than they first thought.
He also went to a village to open a new building for a farmer's cooperative bank, which helps farmers with money.
The minister promised that the government wants to help these farmer groups and wants them to be strong so they can help farmers even more.
He mentioned that even though the state doesn't have a lot of money right now, the Chief Minister is still trying to help people who need it.
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu stated that Cyclone Montha is expected to reduce paddy production in Konaseema district from 4.3 lakh tonnes to 3.57 lakh tonnes.
A central team will soon visit the cyclone-affected areas in the district.
Minister Atchannaidu inaugurated the centenary building of a primary agricultural cooperative credit society in Kurmapuram village, constructed at a cost of ₹65 lakh.
The minister emphasized the state government's commitment to strengthening the cooperative system to support farmers.
He highlighted the Chief Minister's 'Super Six' schemes aimed at uplifting the underprivileged, despite the state's financial difficulties.
- Who
- Agriculture, Cooperative, and Fisheries Minister K. Atchannaidu
- What
- Reviewed the impact of Cyclone Montha on paddy production and inaugurated a cooperative society building, vowing to strengthen the cooperative sector.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Amalapuram and Kurmapuram village, Konaseema district
- Why
- To assess the agricultural impact of the cyclone and reaffirm the government's commitment to supporting farmers and the cooperative system.
Cyclone Montha Impact
Government Support
Agricultural Yield
Cyclone Montha Impact
Paddy production in Konaseema district is expected to decline from 4.3 lakh tonnes to 3.57 lakh tonnes due to Cyclone Montha.
Government Support
The state government is committed to strengthening the cooperative system and supporting farmers, despite financial challenges.
- Minister
- K. Atchannaidu (Agriculture, Cooperative, and Fisheries)
- District
- Konaseema (affected by Cyclone Montha)
- Expected Paddy Yield Reduction
- From 4.3 lakh tonnes to 3.57 lakh tonnes
- Event
- District Review Committee meeting in Amalapuram
- New Building Inaugurated
- Centenary building of Smt. Vattikuti Seshamma primary agricultural cooperative credit society at Kurmapuram village
- Building Cost
- ₹65 lakh
