Hyderabad: An Indonesian delegation visited the Telangana Agriculture Department headquarters in Hyderabad on Thursday to study the state’s farmer-centric initiatives, food security measures and technology-driven agricultural practices.
The four-member delegation was led by Agriculture Director Dr. B. Gopi, IAS. During the visit, officials reviewed Telangana’s agriculture programmes and discussed opportunities for cooperation in research, technology transfer and sustainable farming.
Officials from the Agriculture Department presented the state’s agricultural growth, farmer welfare programmes and the adoption of modern farming technologies. They also explained initiatives to improve crop productivity and strengthen rural livelihoods.
Telangana programmes showcased to Indonesian delegation
Meanwhile, officials from the Horticulture Department highlighted initiatives to expand oil palm cultivation across Telangana. Telangana State Seed Development Corporation (TSSDC) officials explained measures to produce and distribute quality seeds. Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority (TSSOCA) officials also briefed the delegation on seed certification and quality standards.
Furthermore, officials showcased flagship programmes including Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima, natural farming, soil health management, farm mechanisation, agricultural drones, the National Food Security Mission, Digital Crop Survey, Agri Stack (Farmer Registry), the Urea Booking App, the Online Licence Management System (OLMS), Ythu Vedikas and the Rythu Nestham video conference platform.
The Indonesian delegation appreciated Telangana’s transparent and technology-driven agricultural model. The members also praised schemes such as Rythu Bharosa, Rythu Bima, natural farming and the Urea Booking App.
Additionally, both sides discussed agricultural research, capacity building, food security and sustainable agricultural development. They also explored opportunities to strengthen institutional cooperation.
The delegation included Pudji Naib, Secretary to the Directorate General of Research and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Indonesia; Dr. Pungki Dharma Saputra of the Indonesia Defense University; Masjita from the Indonesian State Secretariat; and Prof. Fuad, Education and Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of Indonesia in New Delhi.
Senior officials from the Telangana Agriculture Department, the Horticulture Department, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Telangana State Seed Development Corporation and Telangana State Seed and Organic Certification Authority attended the meeting.
