District Collector Himanshu Shukla and Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) Managing Director Jagadish Patel flagged off MV Parvaraj, a ship carrying 53,318 metric tonnes of maize for export to Vietnam, at Krishnapatnam Port on Tuesday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement
The SPSR Nellore district administration has allowed the export of 53,318 metric tonnes of maize to Vietnam to provide better market opportunities to farmers.
Collector Himanshu Shukla along with Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) Managing Director Jagadish Patel on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) evening at the Krishnapatnam Port by the flagship named MV Parvaraj.
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said, “We have paid special attention to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices due to the high yield of maize in this district this year. As part of this initiative, necessary arrangements have been made for the export of maize in collaboration with officials of the Agriculture Department.”
He further said, “Maize export will provide farmers with wider market opportunities and increase the demand for agricultural products internationally. This is an important step forward in the steps taken by the government and the district administration to increase farmers’ income.”
Published – 13 May 2026 15:21 IST
