Why in News?
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister presented the Agriculture and Allied Sectors Budget (2026–27) in the Legislative Assembly.
Key Highlights
- Total Outlay: ₹53,753 crore
Major Allocations
- ₹14,277 crore
- Irrigation projects (construction & maintenance)
- ₹13,722 crore
- Electricity subsidy for agriculture
- ₹500 crore
- Price Stabilisation Fund
- ₹500 crore
- Under Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) for agriculture & allied sectors
Thrust Areas of the Budget
- Promotion of Natural Farming
- Digital Agriculture Practices
- Crop Diversification
- Shift from traditional to high-income crops
- Ensuring Remunerative Prices
- Reduction of Post-Harvest Losses
- Boost to Food Processing Sector
Important Data
- Andhra Pradesh’s contribution to India’s agricultural production:~10% Share of agriculture in GSDP (2025–26):
- 33.20% (₹5,39,454 crore)
- Total GSDP: ₹17,62,357 crore
