In order to extend support to farmers by providing technical support, 2,061 Rythu Vedikas have been constructed across the State by spending Rs 600 crore, he added.
"For the first time ever in the country, Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bima were introduced in the state. These two schemes were implemented to protect the agriculture sector and the farmers' interests," he said.
The Minister was interacting with the engineers of rural development and panchayat raj departments of Jagitial and Peddapalli districts over phone from his Karimnagar camp office