India: Andhra flower biz bound to bloom overseas

Flowers from Andhra Pradesh will shortly make a mark in the international markets. Sri Anjaneya Poola Varthaka Rythu Market, a Mutual-aided Cooperative Society of Kadiyapu Lanka, East Godavari, with the financial and logistic support from the Department of Horticulture is constructing a wholesale market with modern facilities in East Godavari district.

With the coastal shipping beginning its operations from Visakhapatnam Port Trust, flower growers and merchants are in an upbeat mood. The Visakhapatnam Container Terminal provides air-conditioned facilities for exporting the most perishable goods. With these latest facilities, the fragrance of AP flowers will spread in the international markets, particularly in the mid-east countries.

With the strong assurance of the government, farmers and traders established Sri Anjaneya Poola Varthaka Rythu Market and took up the project at a cost of Rs 12 crore (1.9 million USD), which covers civil works, building, insulation, plant, machinery, electrical and generators.

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