Archive · 8 Jan 2026
AP Government Aims to Stabilize Chilli Prices
The Andhra Pradesh government is taking steps to make sure chilli prices stay stable this year.
Last year, prices were very high, which made farmers grow too much chilli, causing problems in the market.
This year, the government is teaching farmers to grow the right amount of chilli so that prices don't go up and down too much.
They are also helping farmers get loans and making sure everyone follows the rules in the market.
The government wants to make sure local farmers are not at a disadvantage and that the market is fair for everyone.
AP government is taking steps to stabilize chilli prices after last year's price distress.
Chilli cultivation this year has decreased to 1.06 lakh hectares from 1.96 lakh hectares last year.
Market arrivals are expected from December to January, with total seasonal arrivals estimated at one lakh bags.
The government is educating farmers on optimal chilli cultivation and implementing a cluster-based cropping policy.
Banks are providing loans against chilli stocks stored in cold storages to prevent financial stress among farmers.
- Who
- AP government, agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, chilli farmers
- What
- Steps to stabilize chilli prices and prevent market imbalances
- When
- Review meeting held on Wednesday, market arrivals expected from December to January
- Where
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure price stability and restore confidence among chilli farmers after last year's price distress
- Chilli Cultivation Last Year
- 1.96 lakh hectares, 6.62 lakh metric tonnes
- Chilli Cultivation This Year
- 1.06 lakh hectares, 5.39 lakh metric tonnes
- Estimated Market Arrivals
- One lakh bags from December to January
- Storage Capacity
- 13.88 lakh metric tonnes
- Market Fee Collections
- ₹85.37 crore