Telangana Agriculture Minister, Tummala Nageswara Rao, emphasized the significance of prioritizing the agriculture sector in the upcoming budget to strengthen and advance its development. Speaking at the AgriDoctors Association meeting, he urged the employees of the Department of Agriculture to work with enthusiasm for the sector’s growth.
Minister Tummala unveiled the Agri Diary-2024 as the chief guest at the launch event organized by the AgriDoctors Association in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Addressing agriculture officers, he stressed the need for a renewed commitment to work, citing the public’s desire for change that led to the formation of a new government. Minister Tummala, a farmer himself, expressed his gratitude for being the Minister of Agriculture and acknowledged the challenges faced by the sector.
Highlighting the dissatisfaction among both employees and the public with the state’s progress, Minister Tummala urged employees to seize the opportunity to address these concerns. He emphasized that the success of agriculture relies on motivated employees and assured that solving the problems faced by agriculture employees is a priority. The minister has given instructions to the director of the agriculture department to address these issues promptly.
K Ramulu, founder president of the AgriDoctors Association and joint director of agriculture, MD Agros, expressed confidence in the dedication of young agriculture officers, comparing their commitment to that of soldiers. He hoped that the government’s reforms and technical services for agricultural development would reach a wider audience.
During the event, representatives from the Department of Agriculture raised long-standing issues, seeking solutions from Minister Tummala. The AgriDoctors Association President Tirajaratnam, Secretary Tirupathi Naik, Treasurer Madhumohan, and other officials participated in the meeting.
In response to concerns raised, Minister Tummala assured that the government is committed to resolving issues and encouraged open communication between employees and the government. He pledged to work towards a comprehensive solution by considering the views of agriculture unions.
