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The Centre has approved a Rs 1,490 per quintal price support for Andhra's Totapuri mango growers under a first-of-its-kind Market Intervention Scheme. State and central governments will equally share the Rs 260 crore burden to ensure farmers get Rs 12/kg minimum price. Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani credited PM Modi for the move that aims to prevent distress sales in Chittoor district. The YSRCP however claims the decision came only after Jagan Mohan Reddy highlighted farmers' plight during his visit.

Key Points: Modi Govt Approves Market Intervention Price for Andhra Totapuri Mangoes

  • Centre and Andhra to share Rs 260 crore MIP cost equally
  • Rs 12/kg assured price for 6.5 lakh tonne procurement
  • First-ever MIS scheme for mangoes in India
  • YSRCP claims credit after Jagan's farmer visit
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Centre approves Market Intervention Price for Andhra Pradesh's Totapuri mangoes

Centre sets Rs 1,490 per quintal MIP for Totapuri mangoes, benefiting 1.62 lakh tonne produce with 50-50 state-Centre funding.

"This move will safeguard farmers against price crashes, ensure fair returns, and strengthen rural livelihoods – Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani"

Amaravati, July 22

In a relief to farmers of Totapuri variety of mangoes in Andhra Pradesh, the Centre has approved Market Intervention Price.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare issues orders, approving Price Deficiency Payment (PDP) under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for Totapuri market mango season 2025-26.

Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving PDP under MIS.

This will cover 1.62 lakh tonne mangoes with Market Intervention Price (MIP) of Rs 1,490.73 per quintal. The Centre and State will pay MIP on a 50:50 basis. The farmers will get Direct Benefit Transfer Support.

"This move will safeguard farmers against price crashes, ensure fair returns, and strengthen rural livelihoods, said Chandra Sekhar.

He told media persons in Delhi on Tuesday that the state government has already released Rs 260 crore to pay an extra Rs 4 per kg to Totapuri mango farmers facing a crisis due to a sharp fall in prices.

The Centre on Tuesday issued orders to reimburse Rs 130 crore out of Rs 260 crore announced by the state government.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and State Agriculture Minister K. Atchen Naidu had requested the Centre in this regard.

Chandra Sekhar said that for the first time, the Centre has announced MIS for mangoes.

He said a huge drop in the market price of Totapuri mango this year caused huge losses to farmers. He hoped that the Centre would continue the support under MIS in future, if necessary.

The state government last week permitted the Director of Horticulture and Sericulture (DoH and S) to procure 6.50 lakh tonnes of the Totapuri variety for the current season to provide the growers a remunerative price.

This will ensure a minimum procurement price of Rs 12 per kg. While pulp processing companies are contributing Rs 8 per kg, the government is providing the remaining Rs 4.

The move is expected to help the farmers in sustaining mango cultivation in the combined Chittoor district and preventing distress sales.

Opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) said that the government acted only after its leader and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy visited the region.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While this is a welcome step, I'm concerned about the long-term sustainability. Instead of just price support, shouldn't we focus on better market linkages and value addition? Many farmers still don't have proper cold storage facilities.
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Karthik V
As someone from Chittoor district, I can tell you this is a lifeline for our farmers. Last season, many had to sell at Rs 5/kg - below production cost. But why only Totapuri? What about other varieties like Banganapalli?
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Ananya R
Good initiative but the timing seems political. Elections are over and now they remember farmers? Also Rs 12/kg is still very low compared to retail prices we pay in cities (Rs 80-100/kg). Where is the middle profit going? 🤔
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Michael C
Interesting to see India's agricultural support systems evolving. The 50:50 cost sharing between Centre and State seems like a practical model. Hope the DBT system works efficiently to prevent leakages.
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Priya S
My uncle is a mango farmer in Kadapa. While this helps, what about irrigation issues? Most farmers depend on rains. Unless water problems are solved, such measures are just temporary fixes. #SaveOurFarmers

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