Telangana to Set Up Tomato Sauce Factory, Develop Intl-Standard Fruit Market in Rangareddy

 Hyderabad, June 7 (TNT): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday evening said the state government will set up a tomato sauce factory in the Kandukur area and develop an integrated fruit market with international standards at Koheda in Abdullapurmet mandal of Rangareddy district.

Addressing a public meeting after laying foundation stones for the integrated fruit market and a Sub-Registrar Office complex at Koheda, the Chief Minister said operations at the fruit market would commence by December this year, while the entire project is expected to be completed within two years.

Reddy said the government is committed to releasing funds for the fruit market project through a “Green Channel” mechanism to ensure its speedy execution.

He entrusted Ministers T. Nageswara Rao and D. Sridhar Babu with the responsibility of overseeing the project’s timely completion.

The Chief Minister said the fruit market, spread over 240 acres, is being developed to strengthen the supply chain for fruits, vegetables and milk, ensuring better accessibility for consumers and improved marketing facilities for farmers.

Expressing confidence in the project’s potential, he said the Koheda Fruit Market would bring further recognition to the region, much like Hyderabad’s international airport.

Recalling the contribution of farmers in Rangareddy district, Reddy said they had traditionally supplied fruits, vegetables and milk to Hyderabad. However, rapid urbanisation and the growth of the real estate sector had led to a decline in agricultural activity.

He noted that Hyderabad has evolved into an international city whose growing population requires a stronger and more diversified agricultural supply network.

Pointing out that even basic commodities such as coriander are being sourced from neighbouring states, he stressed the need to encourage cultivation of a wider range of fruits and vegetables within Telangana.

The Chief Minister said farmers in the state are predominantly cultivating paddy, maize, cotton and chilli, and called for greater diversification in cropping patterns to meet local demand and stabilise prices.

Referring to rising food prices, he said vegetable costs had increased significantly in recent years and emphasised the importance of strengthening horticulture and food-processing infrastructure.

Reddy also reiterated the government’s commitment to completing the Musi Riverfront Development Project despite opposition and challenges.

Highlighting the state’s financial situation, he spoke about the burden of an ₹8 lakh crore debt and said his government was working tirelessly to address developmental and governance challenges.

Expressing confidence in the continuation of the government’s welfare and development agenda, the Chief Minister said the Praja Palana model of governance would continue until 2034.

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