Pawan Kalyan Vows Permanent Solutions for Konaseema Coconut Farmers

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has pledged to resolve issues faced by coconut farmers in Konaseema within 45 days. Criticizing the previous government’s inaction, Kalyan aims to unveil an action plan post-Sankranti and seeks to establish a Coconut Board to support economic stability.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday pledged to solve the persistent issues plaguing coconut farmers in Konaseema. By examining these challenges within 45 days, he promised to introduce an actionable plan right after the Sankranti festival.

Kalyan toured the severely affected coconut groves in Razole mandal, where tidal waters from the Bay of Bengal breached the Sankaraguptam Major Drain, posing significant economic risk to around one lakh acres of coconut plantations and local families.

Criticizing the previous YSRCP administration for neglecting essential infrastructure and mismanaging funds, Kalyan announced plans to propose a Coconut Board to the Centre. He also committed to investigating alleged aggravations caused by ONGC and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)