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