Hyderabad: The horticultural crops in Telangana occupy 6 percent of the total gross cropped area in the state contributing 30 percent to the state’s Agricultural Gross Value Output (GVO) in 2022-23. However, the growth rate in fruit crops is only 1.6 percent, and vegetable crops have seen a negative growth rate of 8.4 per cent during the last decade.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), by 2030 the demand for fruits will grow from the present 23.18 lakh tonne per year, to 23.56 lakh tonne by 2030, and 23.74 lakh tonne by 2035.

Similarly, the demand for vegetables, leafy vegetables, tubers and other crops will grow from 163 lakh tonne presently, to 165.66 lakh tonne by 2030. It will further increase to 166.94 lakh tonne by 2035.

The ICMR recommends 400 gm consumpt

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