With reference to the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Hub, consider the following statements: 1. The project is valued at ₹1-lakh-crore to improve infrastructure and market linkages. 2. Tomato prices in the region reached a low of ₹14.70/kg in July 2025. 3. Mango prices in the region rose from ₹30/kg to ₹120/kg in 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Tomato and mango farmers in Rayalaseema face financial losses due to bumper crops

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Food processing & supply chain· Prelims + Mains· 29 September 2026

Post-harvest infrastructure and market linkages: a key GS3 case study on agricultural price volatility.

Why in news

Farmers in Rayalaseema are facing financial losses due to bumper crops and price crashes, prompting the launch of the ₹1-lakh-crore Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Hub project.

Background

Tomato prices in July 2025 fell to ₹14.70/kg, while mango prices in 2026 dropped from ₹120/kg to ₹30/kg. The Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Hub project is valued at ₹1-lakh-crore and is scheduled for launch on October 2.

Facts for Prelims

FactTomato prices in July 2025 reached a low of ₹14.70/kg in Rayalaseema.
FactMango prices in 2026 fell from ₹120/kg to ₹30/kg in the region.
SchemeRayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Hub is a ₹1-lakh-crore project to improve infrastructure and market linkages.
PlaceRayalaseema is the region affected by bumper crop oversupply and price crashes.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Hub, consider the following statements:

The project is valued at ₹1-lakh-crore to improve infrastructure and market linkages.
Tomato prices in the region reached a low of ₹14.70/kg in July 2025.
Mango prices in the region rose from ₹30/kg to ₹120/kg in 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: Mango prices dropped from ₹120/kg to ₹30/kg in 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how inadequate post-harvest infrastructure and market linkages contribute to price volatility for horticultural crops in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Supply-demand mismatch: Lack of cold storage and processing units leading to distress sales during bumper harvests
Infrastructure deficit: Poor marketing infrastructure and water scarcity hindering sustainable horticultural growth
Market linkage gaps: Absence of direct-to-consumer channels causing price crashes for farmers

Keywords: Price Volatility · Post-harvest Infrastructure · Market Linkages · Distress Sale · Horticulture Hub

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