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AP CM seeks Centre's support for Integrated Horticulture Development, plea to cut GST on Tobacco farmers

Vijayawada, July 17 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought Central support for the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan under which the State has proposed the establishment of the Indian School of Agriculture (ISA) in partnership with Reliance Industries.
The institution would serve as a global Centre of Excellence for agricultural innovation, focusing on artificial intelligence, digital agriculture and climate resilience.
During a meeting with union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman here on Friday, the Chief Minister informed her that Kurnool,Anantapur, Kadapa, Chittoor, Sri Sathya Sai, Nandyal, Annamayya, Tirupati, Prakasam and Markapuram districts together account for 55 per cent of the State's horticultural production.
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