Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Minister Asks University to Focus on Doubling Farmer Incomes
A government minister in Andhra Pradesh visited a university and asked them to help farmers make more money.
He wants the university to teach farmers new ways to farm that can help them earn twice as much.
The university said they are already working on new ideas like growing plants without soil and using wind to help crops grow.
They are planning to start small projects to show how these new methods work.
They will also help farmers in some villages learn these new techniques.
The university also opened some new labs to help with farming and other technologies.
Many farmers came to the event to learn and see new farming products.
MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas urged Centurion University to play a key role in doubling farmers' incomes in Andhra Pradesh.
The university was encouraged to provide practical training and promote diversification into allied sectors like pig farming.
Centurion University highlighted innovative approaches such as soilless farming and wind-assisted cropping, with pilot projects planned.
The university intends to adopt villages in Vizianagaram, Gajapatinagaram, and Nellimarla constituencies to train farmers in new techniques.
The event included the inauguration of new labs and was attended by farmers, students, and local political representatives.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh MSME and SERP Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Centurion University officials (Prof. D.N. Rao, Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Prof. Mahanthi), MLAs Adithi Gajapathiraju and Lokam Madhavi, Jana Sena leader Lokam Prasad, and hundreds of farmers.
- What
- The MSME Minister urged Centurion University to lead efforts in doubling farmers' incomes through practical training and innovative farming techniques. The university responded by highlighting new approaches like soilless farming and announcing pilot projects and village adoption for training.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, at Centurion University
- Why
- To enhance farmer profitability, encourage diversification into allied sectors, turn farmers into entrepreneurs, and improve rural livelihoods.
MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas
Centurion University
Role in Farmer Welfare
MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas
Urged the university to take a leading role in helping double farmers' incomes by providing practical training.
Centurion University
Announced innovative approaches like soilless farming and wind-assisted cropping, with pilot projects aimed at increasing farmer profitability and creating entrepreneurial opportunities for youth.
- Event
- Centurion University's Second Farmers' Conference
- Chief Guest
- MSME and SERP Minister Kondapalli Srinivas
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Date
- Saturday
- University Initiatives
- Practical training, diversification into allied sectors (e.g., pig farming), soilless farming, wind-assisted cropping, farmer entrepreneurship programs.
- Adopted Villages
- Vizianagaram, Gajapatinagaram, and Nellimarla constituencies
- New Labs Inaugurated
- CT Scan Model Lab, Cyber Forensic Lab, and two other facilities
