Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Karnataka Appeals Andhra Pradesh to Lift Totapuri Mango Ban
Mango farmers in Karnataka who grow Totapuri mangoes are in trouble because a district in Andhra Pradesh, Chittoor, has banned their mangoes.
This is because Chittoor had a lot of mangoes this year, and they want to protect their local farmers.
Karnataka is worried because they rely on selling mangoes to processing units in Andhra Pradesh.
They fear that this ban will cause farmers to lose money.
Both sides are discussing a solution to avoid harming the farmers.
The Kolar Mango Growers Association has organized a protest to push for more processing units within Karnataka.
The Andhra Pradesh government is also monitoring the situation.
Karnataka requested Andhra Pradesh to lift its ban on Totapuri mango imports.
The ban, imposed by Chittoor district, aims to protect local mango growers.
Karnataka fears the ban will harm its mango farmers and disrupt trade.
Chittoor has had a bumper crop, causing prices to plummet.
The Kolar Mango Growers Association is protesting the lack of local processing units.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajnish and Chittoor Collector Sumeet Kumar are key figures. Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand is also involved.
- What
- Karnataka requested Andhra Pradesh to lift the ban on Totapuri mango imports to the Chittoor district.
- When
- The news was published on June 11, 2025. The ban was initiated around that time as well.
- Where
- The situation involves Karnataka, particularly its border districts, and Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh, where the ban is in effect.
- Why
- The ban was imposed by the Chittoor district to protect local mango growers from plummeting prices due to a bumper crop. Karnataka argues it harms their farmers and disrupts trade.
Karnataka's Perspective
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective
Impact of the Ban
Karnataka's Perspective
The ban hurts Karnataka mango farmers, especially those in border districts who rely heavily on Chittoor-based processing units.
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective
The ban protects Andhra Pradesh farmers from falling prices due to their bumper crop.
Economic Impact
Karnataka's Perspective
The ban threatens their livelihoods and may lead to substantial post-harvest losses.
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective
The ban prevents local farmers from incurring losses during a time of plenty.
- Mango Type
- Totapuri
- Ban Location
- Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
- News Publication Date
- June 11, 2025
- Key Figures
- Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajnish and Chittoor Collector Sumeet Kumar
- Current Price Offered for Mangoes
- Rs 4 per kg
- Minimum Support Price in Andhra Pradesh
- Rs 8 per kg
