Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani were also present on the occasion.

According to an official statement issued after the meeting, fruitful discussions were held on agriculture, farmer welfare and rural development in Andhra Pradesh during the meeting.

Union Agriculture Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, Union Rural Development Secretary Shailesh Kumar Singh and senior officials of Andhra Pradesh were also present in the meeting.

Shivraj Chauhan has already directed officials to ensure adequate availability of inputs like fertilizers and seeds in the current Kharif season.

With the aim of promoting the development of agriculture sector, Shivraj Chauhan has also started discussions with agriculture ministers of various states.

The Union Minister said that the interest of farmers and agriculture sector is paramount for the government.