Atchannaidu challenges Jagan to a debate on agriculture, Rayalaseema development

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu. | Photo Credit: File Photo

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu on Sunday criticised YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for his remarks on the government’s performance in agriculture and development of Rayalaseema, and challenged him to a debate based on official data.

Mr. Atchannaidu said the proposed ₹1 lakh crore investment mobilisation under the Global Horticulture Hub-Rising Rayalaseema initiative comprised about ₹40,000 crore through the Purvodaya programme and ₹60,000 crore from the private sector. “Private investment cannot be treated as a State budget allocation,” the Minister said.