"digital-crop-survey"

The AEOs across the State participated in the Rythu Nestham program, squatting on the ground in protest on Tuesday. They have warned of mass leave if the unjust suspensions were not revoked by Wednesday

The State Committee for AEOs has issued an urgent call to action. All the 2600 AEOs in the department have been urged to show solidarity with their suspended colleagues

The suspension of 150 Agriculture Extension Officers for not participating in the Digital Crop Survey has prompted the AEOs to gear up for protests, condemning the decision and alleging harassment by higher officials

They are planning to intensify agitation if the government fails to appoint assistants.

In their representation, the AEOs said each AEO in the State was covering 6,500 acres spread in five to six villages on average.

Meanwhile, the government was also planning to take up satellite surveys of crops after the completion of these digital surveys across these 17 mandals.