Massive protests erupted at the Agriculture University in Rajendranagar after officials uprooted trees spread across 20 acres overnight under police cover. Students accused the government of harming the ecosystem and demanded an immediate halt to the clearance drive.
Additional purchase centres would be opened by assessing the situation where ever the need is felt, and "we will ensure a fair deal to the farmers," corporation officials said.
The Bill has been introduced to bring amendment to Section 2, 6 and Act No. 24 of the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Act, 1963.
Committee to come up with recommendations to promote alternate crops and farm mechanisation, among other factors, that will lead to accelerated growth.