Archive · 8 Jun 2025
MP Calls for Mango Farmer Welfare Implementation in Chittoor
The government is trying to help mango farmers in Chittoor.
The local Member of Parliament (MP) wants officials to follow the Chief Minister's plan, which is all about helping mango farmers.
The plan includes reopening factories that make mango pulp and buying mangoes directly from the farmers to avoid losses.
The government also set a minimum price for Totapuri mangoes to help farmers earn more money.
The MP wants officials to make sure farmers only send ripe mangoes, and to monitor mango imports from other states.
Chittoor MP emphasizes implementing Chief Minister's directives for mango farmers.
Officials urged to reopen mango pulp units and buy Totapuri mangoes directly from farmers.
Minimum support price (MSP) of Rs.12,000 per tonne announced for Totapuri mangoes.
Horticulture and agriculture assistants to educate farmers about sending ripened fruit.
District administration to monitor pulp units and regulate mango imports.
- Who
- Chittoor MP D Prasad Rao and government officials.
- What
- Implementation of welfare directives for mango farmers.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To ensure the welfare of mango farmers and prevent losses.
- MSP for Totapuri Mangoes
- Rs.12,000 per tonne
- Mango Type
- Totapuri
- Official Urging Implementation
- Chittoor MP D Prasad Rao
- Primary Concern
- Welfare of Mango Farmers
- Action Required
- Reopen pulp units, direct purchase from farmers