Call 1100 for free Agriculture information

Andhra Pradesh Government started new free information service for farmers with a toll free number 1100. This call center functions through out the day (for 24 hours). Government of Andhrapradesh made this arrangement for the convenience of farmers to guide them on various Agricultural aspects. Experts on Agriculture, Sericulture, Fishery, Animal-Husbandry and Horticulture are available to clarify farmer’s doubts. This is a free information service. The following information can be obtained:

1. What type of crop is suitable for a particular season?

2. What type of soil is it?

3. The type of fertilizer and manure is needed to make that soil more fertile.

4. The protective measures to be adopted to save the crops from various diseases, by the timely application of the various insecticides and the pesticides.

5. The latest information about the ordinary and hybrid seeds.

How to use this service:

1. Landline users can directly call-1100.

2. Mobile users: call 40—1100. It is still facing some problems.

This is a very good initiative by Andhra Government to save farmers from market rumors. It is better if they include psychologist to prevent farmers from committing suicide. Psychologist can save many farmer lives by giving proper counseling. According to latest national survey, 80% Andhra farmers are in deep debts while national average is around 60%. Government should save farmers from middle men and finance men.

New ministers in Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy cabinet

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy will expand his cabinet by including 17 new members tomorrow. Most of the new members are seniors and powerful leaders. No member from present cabinet will be removed in this expansion.

New Cabinet Ministers:

1. Anam Ramanarayana Reddy – Nellore
2. Mandali Buddha Prasad - Krishna
3. P. Subhash Chandra Bose –East Godavari
4. Mukhesh Goud – Hyderabad
5. Maganti Babu – Dendulur, West Godavari
6. M. Venkata Ramana Rao –Kuchinapudi, Guntur
7. R. Chenga Reddy – Chittoor
8. G. Aruna Kumari – Chandragiri, Chittoor
9. T. Jeevan reddy – Jagityal, Karimnagar
10. R. Damodar Reddy – Tungaturti, Nalgonda
11. M. Hanumantha Rao – Mangalagiri, Guntur
12. K. Krishna Reddy – Narasaraopet, Guntur
13. S. Chandrasekhar – Paler, Khammam
14. V. Venkateswara Rao – Kothagudem, Khammam
15. G. Chinnareddy – Mahaboobnagar
16. J. Ratnakar Rao –Buggaram, Karimnagar
17. D. Rajanarsimha – Andhole, Medak

Regional developmental boards:

Seniors are made the chairmen of these boards.
1. Telangana – U. Purushotthama Reddy, Nalgonda
2. Rayalaseema – G. Muddukrishnama Naidu, Puttoor, Chittoor
3. Coastal Andhra – G. Venkata Reddy, Bapatla, Guntur
4. North Andhra – P. Sambasiva raju, Vijayanagaram

Deputy speaker of Assembly – Kuthuhalamma, Chittoor
Deputy Speaker of Council – Md. Johny, Guntur

Guntur and Chittoor districts got maximum benefit in this expansion.

Can YSR win 2009 Assembly elections with this cabinet? May be not.