Chandrababu Naidu Directs Officials to Promote Large-Scale Saffron Cultivation in Lambasingi Under PPP Model

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed state officials to facilitate large-scale saffron cultivation in the Lambasingi region through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, aiming to diversify agriculture and enhance farmers’ incomes. During a review meeting on agricultural innovation, the Chief Minister emphasized leveraging Lambasingi’s unique climatic conditions to cultivate high-value crops such as saffron.

Naidu instructed the agriculture and horticulture departments to collaborate with private players, research institutions, and farmer producer organisations to ensure technical support, quality planting material, and assured market linkages. He stressed that the PPP model would help reduce the financial burden on farmers while bringing in modern cultivation practices and investment.

Highlighting the potential of saffron as an export-oriented crop, the Chief Minister said the initiative could generate employment opportunities for local youth and boost the rural economy. Officials were asked to prepare a detailed action plan, including pilot projects, training programmes for farmers, and infrastructure support for processing and marketing.

The government is also considering extending subsidies and incentives to encourage farmer participation in the project, while ensuring sustainability and environmental protection in the ecologically sensitive Lambasingi region.

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