Explanation:

• The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed a loan agreement for Rs. 711 crore with Kfw Development Bank for expanding the climate-resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming in the state for the next 5 years.
• ZBNF already covers about 1.28 lakh hectares in 3011 villages of Andhra Pradesh and the financial assistance from German bank helps to cover about 2 lakh hectares in the addition.
• Andhra Pradesh government will spend Rs 304 crore in addition to encourage 2.39 lakh farmers in 591 village panchayats.
• The helpline number “1800 599 3366” was also launched for enquiries related to the insurance scheme.
• Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh - YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
• Governor of Andhra Pradesh - Biswabhushan Harichandan