Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Panel Recommends Measures to Revive Mango Sector
A group of experts looked at the problems faced by mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
They suggested five important things to help the mango industry.
These include taking care of old mango trees, using more mango pulp in juices, and building better storage places.
The government has also promised to give money to the farmers to help them because the price of mangoes has gone down a lot.
The experts talked to many people, like farmers, traders, and officials, to understand the problems and find long-term solutions.
A high-level expert committee made five recommendations to revive the mango sector in Andhra Pradesh.
Recommendations include rejuvenating old mango orchards, replacing old varieties, blending more pulp in juices, and promoting exports.
The committee consisted of scientists and officials from ICAR, Dr YSR Horticulture University, and the Andhra Pradesh State Horticulture department.
The price of Totapuri mangoes for processing has declined significantly this year.
The government has approved financial assistance of Rs 1,747 per quintal for Totapuri growers under the market intervention scheme.
- Who
- A high-level expert committee constituted by the government
- What
- Made five crucial recommendations to revive the mango sector
- When
- The recommendations were made recently, with the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announcing the financial assistance on Tuesday
- Where
- The committee visited major Totapuri producing districts of Andhra Pradesh, including Chittoor and Tirupati
- Why
- To address the challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers and mitigate their distress due to declining prices
Government Support
Growers' Concerns
Financial Assistance
Government Support
The government has approved financial assistance of Rs 1,747 per quintal under the market intervention scheme via price deficiency payment system for Totapuri growers.
Growers' Concerns
Growers are facing distress due to the decline in the price of Totapuri mangoes for processing.
- Current Price of Totapuri Mangoes
- Rs.4 and Rs.6 per kg
- Previous Year's Price
- Rs.18 and Rs.20 per kg
- Financial Assistance Approved
- Rs 1,747 per quintal
- Committee Members
- Senior level scientists from ICAR, Dr YSR Horticulture University, and officials of Andhra Pradesh State Horticulture department
- Key Recommendations
- Rejuvenation of old orchards, replacement with new varieties, blending of 20% pulp, zonal procurement, and export promotion