Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Andhra Minister Orders Pulp Units to Settle Farmers' Dues
In Andhra Pradesh, a government minister told mango pulp companies that they must pay farmers the full amount they owe for the mangoes they bought.
The government has already given farmers extra money to help them.
The minister said companies should be fair to farmers and work together with them.
The companies said it's hard to sell their mango pulp in Europe because of high taxes.
They asked the government to help them with this and create a special board for mangoes.
Transport Minister M. Ram Prasad Reddy directed mango pulp industries to clear farmers' dues immediately.
The government has already deposited a subsidy of ₹24 per kg into farmers' accounts, totaling ₹183 crore for Chittoor and Tirupati districts.
Minister Ram Prasad Reddy emphasized the need for industries to act responsibly and consider farmers' welfare.
Chittoor MP D. Prasada Rao urged industry representatives to submit payment details and timelines for mango procurement.
Collector D. Sumit Kumar noted pricing disparities and called for better coordination between farmers and industries.
- Who
- Transport minister M. Ram Prasad Reddy, Chittoor MP D. Prasada Rao, Collector D. Sumit Kumar, representatives of pulp industries, and mango farmers.
- What
- Transport minister directed pulp industries to immediately settle farmers' dues at the notified rate, with the government having already provided a ₹24 per kg subsidy.
- When
- Monday, unspecified date
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To protect farmers from price fluctuations and market distress, and to ensure farmer welfare while addressing industry challenges.
Government & Farmers
Pulp Industries
Mango Payment Rate
Government & Farmers
Pulp industries should pay farmers the notified rate of ₹8 per kg for mangoes.
Pulp Industries
Some pulp units are paying lower rates and are seeking a reduction in GST on mango pulp due to import duties in European markets.
Industry Challenges
Government & Farmers
Industries need to act responsibly and consider farmers' welfare.
Pulp Industries
Industries cited steep import duties in European markets and sought a reduction in GST and the creation of a Mango Board.
- Subsidy paid to farmers
- ₹24 per kg
- Total subsidy in Chittoor and Tirupati districts
- ₹183 crore
- Notified rate for mangoes (including support amount)
- ₹8 per kg
- Mangoes procured by pulp industries (June & July)
- 2.40 lakh metric tonnes
- Industry request regarding GST
- Reduction on mango pulp
