Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Approves Rs 281 Crore Mango Support
The Andhra Pradesh government approved money to help mango farmers.
The plan is for Totapuri mangoes during the 2026-27 selling season.
Farmers in four districts may receive support if market prices are too low.
The support is called a Price Deficiency Payment.
The government will provide Rs 4 for each kilogram covered by the plan.
It expects the scheme to cover 7.03 lakh metric tonnes of mangoes.
AP Markfed will arrange the required Rs 281 crore through loans or working capital.
Officials will later seek reimbursement for assistance from the Government of India.
They must also make payments on time and repay the borrowed money.
The Andhra Pradesh government approved Rs 281 crore for Totapuri mango price support during the 2026-27 marketing season.
AP State Cooperative Marketing Federation may arrange the funds through working capital or short-term loans.
The support will cover 7.03 lakh metric tonnes of Totapuri, or Collector variety, mangoes at Rs 4 per kilogram.
The Price Deficiency Payment will operate under the Market Intervention Scheme in Chittoor, Annamayya, Tirupati and Kadapa districts.
Officials must arrange payments, seek reimbursement of central assistance, and ensure repayment of loans and interest.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, AP State Cooperative Marketing Federation, and horticulture officials are implementing the support plan for Totapuri mango growers.
- What
- Approval was given to arrange Rs 281 crore for a Price Deficiency Payment supporting Totapuri mangoes.
- When
- During the 2026-27 marketing season; the government order was issued on Wednesday.
- Where
- Chittoor, Annamayya, Tirupati and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To support mango growers through the Market Intervention Scheme when prices are deficient.
- Approved amount
- Rs 281 crore
- Mango variety
- Totapuri, also called Collector
- Support rate
- Rs 4 per kilogram
- Estimated coverage
- 7.03 lakh metric tonnes
- Marketing season
- 2026-27
- Implementing agency
- AP State Cooperative Marketing Federation
- Scheme
- Price Deficiency Payment under the Market Intervention Scheme