Anantapur aims to become India's horticulture hub with major banana exports to Iran
Anantapur district aims to become India's horticulture hub, supported by the state government. Recently, over 100,000 tonnes of bananas were exported to Iran, and similar efforts will target five other horticulture products. The first Anantha Horticulture Conclave was held, with plans for it to be an annual event. The government will enhance logistics and irrigation to boost productivity and reduce post-harvest losses. Seven companies signed agreements to improve horticulture productivity. The focus will be on supporting farmers from pre-harvest to post-harvest stages, with an emphasis on quality and supply chain management.