Rythu
Panduga (Farmers' Festival) in Mahabubnagar
Ø It was celebrated in
Mahabubnagar, in Amistapur, Bhootpur municipality, from 28.11.2024 to
30.11.2024.
Ø A three-day "Rythu Panduga" (Farmers'
Festival) refers to large-scale celebrations held in late November 2024 to mark
the Telangana Government's achievements for farmers, featuring exhibitions,
public meetings.
Ø Under the leadership of Hon’ble
Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied departments, highlighting
schemes like Rythu Bandhu (now Rythu Bharosa), loan waivers, and other
farmer welfare programs, attended by Hon’ble Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and
other dignitaries.
Ø Kodati Venugopal, as District
Horticulture & Sericulture Officer, Mahabubnagar has paid a crucial role in
success of this show.
Ø He was active in taking
following roles.
1. Prior to commencement itself,
he started working hard for Arrangements
for 24X7 Telangana Horticulture & Sericulture Departmental stall Showcasing Horticulture wealth of erst while Mahabubnagar
district.
2. The stall displayed various horticultural
products, technologies, and specimens, including the Telangana Micro Irrigation
Project (TGMIP), National mission on Edible Oils- Oil palm (NMEO-OP) and
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) etc.
3. Floral Displays: He innovatively planned
and executed stunning arrangements, orchids, roses, and exotic cut
flowers.
4.
He paid special attention in getting and showcasing
Varieties: Exhibitions feature a vast array of produce, including exotic
fruits, rare vegetables, and local specialties, such as mangoes, oranges,
dragon fruit, and various gourds.
5.
With the support and ideas of District
Collector he has displayed technological Demonstrations like micro irrigation, rose and
marigold demonstration plots in central dome of the show.
6.
He
was replacing specimen every day with fresh ones, which attracted more farmers,
VIPs, VVIPS, Ministers, MLAS, IAS & IPS officers and also resulted in having reported massive, record-breaking crowds.
7.
District
Collector, Mahabubnagar has honoured and felicitated Sri K. Venugopal, District
Horticulture & Sericulture Officer on 5.12.20252, for rendering excellent
services and making Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu (People's
Governance Victory Celebrations) -Rythupanduga in Mahabubnagar.
