Agriculture Minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy has been spending most of his time to mingle with the farmers whenever he is free from department related meetings.
As part of the Eruvakha programme launched by State Government in Garladinne in Anantapur district, Palle Raghunatha Reddy dressed up in a traditional attire farmers would mostly prefer. Farmers of the region were gearing up for cultivation with abundant rainfall. So, The Minister took of his shirt and done ploughing with the help of bulls. This development motivated the farmers to actively participate in the Eruvaka programme.