With reference to the Global Horticulture Hub project, consider the following statements: 1. The project involves a total outlay of ₹1 lakh crore. 2. The government investment component is ₹60,000 crore. 3. The project aims to expand cultivation to 14.41 lakh hectares. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

₹1 lakh crore “Global Horticulture Hub” project launched to benefit 9.6 lakh farmers

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Food processing & supply chain· Prelims + Mains· 2 October 2026

PPP model in agricultural infrastructure: a relevant GS3 case study on enhancing farmer productivity.

Why in news

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh launched the ₹1 lakh crore “Global Horticulture Hub - Rayalaseema Rising” project to benefit 9.6 lakh farmers.

Background

The project is a three-phase plan involving ₹40,352 crore in government investment and ₹60,000 crore from private investors. It aims to expand cultivation to 14.41 lakh hectares across 10 districts with support from Reliance Industries for the Indian School of Agriculture.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal project outlay is ₹1 lakh crore
FactGovernment investment component is ₹40,352 crore
FactPrivate investment component is ₹60,000 crore
FactTarget cultivation area is 14.41 lakh hectares
FactReliance Industries will support the Indian School of Agriculture

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Global Horticulture Hub project, consider the following statements:

The project involves a total outlay of ₹1 lakh crore.
The government investment component is ₹60,000 crore.
The project aims to expand cultivation to 14.41 lakh hectares.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The government investment is ₹40,352 crore.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in large-scale agricultural infrastructure projects can enhance the productivity and market linkages of smallholder farmers in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Capital infusion: Leveraging private investment to bridge the infrastructure gap in horticulture
Knowledge transfer: Integrating corporate support with academic institutions like the Indian School of Agriculture
Scale of impact: Transitioning from subsistence farming to large-scale commercial horticulture hubs

Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Horticulture · Infrastructure Investment · Market Linkages · Agricultural Productivity

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