Rythu Kosam (Andhra Pradesh Primary Sector Mission). Baseline Summary Report. Research Report IDC-9

Andhra Pradesh has set a target for itself of becoming one of the top three states in India by 2022, in terms of socio-economic development and ease of doing business. The state aspires to achieve the status of a developed state in the country by 2029, and the vision is to lay the foundation for the Sunrise State of Andhra Pradesh. Achievement of this vision is incumbent upon fast-paced and sustainable double digit growth, delivered through a combination of programmatic and project interventions with a focus on sustainable and inclusive development. To achieve its vision, the government has charted out a multi-pronged strategy comprising seven missions, five grids, and five campaigns. Among the seven missions, Primary Sector Mission (Rythu Kosam Mission) is at the top with the aim of achieving double digit growth in agriculture and allied sectors. Massive outlay of investments over the next five-year period (2015-2020) is targeted in agricultural development under a consortium approach by bringing state, national, and international partners on board...