Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Districts Post Farm Growth Amid Governance Gaps
Andhra Pradesh’s farming and related businesses grew strongly during the first quarter of 2026-27.
The value of agriculture and allied activities increased by 14.19%.
Fisheries, fish farming and livestock helped drive this growth.
Visakhapatnam had the fastest growth among the districts listed.
Officials are being trained to use economic information when making plans.
The government has also started checking district performance every month.
Most districts scored well on social and economic measures, but governance scores were weaker.
The new system is intended to improve accountability and share successful practices.
Agriculture and allied-sector GVA rose 14.19% to Rs 71,087 crore in Q1 of 2026-27.
Visakhapatnam recorded the highest growth at 38.49%, followed by Bapatla and Prakasam.
Fisheries and aquaculture grew 23.72%, while livestock expanded 10%.
Economic-data training was completed in 23 of Andhra Pradesh’s 28 districts.
August rankings showed strong social and economic performance but weaker governance, with 14 districts rated B.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, district collectors and officials from district, constituency and mandal levels.
- What
- The government reviewed district economic performance, agriculture growth, data-training progress and monthly performance rankings.
- When
- At the eighth collectors’ conference on Thursday; the figures cover Q1 of 2026-27, and the rankings refer to August.
- Where
- Across the districts of Andhra Pradesh, with the conference held in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To improve evidence-based planning, monitor district performance monthly, strengthen accountability and identify best practices.
- Agriculture and allied GVA
- Rs 71,087 crore in Q1 of 2026-27, up 14.19% from Rs 62,252 crore.
- Fastest district growth
- Visakhapatnam led at 38.49%, followed by Bapatla at 37.20% and Prakasam at 34.09%.
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Grew 23.72%.
- Livestock growth
- Expanded 10%.
- Data-training progress
- Completed in 23 of 28 districts.
- August social performance
- Twenty-one districts were rated A+.
- August economic performance
- Twenty-six districts were rated A+ or A.
- Governance performance
- Fourteen districts were rated B.