₹3.02-cr bio-fertilizer lab to come up at Yendada - The HinduUpdated - August 28, 2026 10:56 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAMGanta Srinivasa Rao. File Photo | Photo Credit: File PhotoA bio-fertilizer production laboratory, estimated to cost ₹3.02 crore, will be established at Yendada in Visakhapatnam district under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao laid the foundation stone for the facility on Friday.Mr. Srinivasa said the State government has been prioritising agriculture and supporting farmers through procurement centres, market intervention and storage facilities. He said the excessive use of chemical fertilizers could affect soil health and stressed the need to promote bio-fertilizers.He said Yendada in the Bheemili Assembly constituency is one of the three locations where new bio-fertilizer laboratories are being established in the State. He asked officials to complete the facility in about nine months.District Agriculture Officer Appalaswamy said the laboratory would produce bio-fertilizers such as Azotobacter, Azospirillum and Rhizobium. He said these would improve nutrient availability in the soil, support root development and help maintain soil health.Mr. Appalaswamy said the use of bio-fertilizers would reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers, lower cultivation costs and promote environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture. The facility would also be used to train farmers and field-level staff and conduct field demonstrations.Published - August 28, 2026 08:58 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }