Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Historical & Geographical Context

• Telangana is located on the Deccan Plateau in south-central India.
• It covers an area of 112,077 sq. km and has a semi-arid climate.
• The region has traditionally been agrarian, with agriculture being a major livelihood for over 55–60% of the population.
• The two major rivers, Godavari and Krishna, along with several reservoirs and tanks, support irrigated farming.