Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Tobacco Farmers Demand Rs 25,000 Per Quintal
Farmers in Ongole are asking the government to buy their Virginia tobacco for Rs 25,000 per quintal.
They say the price has dropped from Rs 206 per kg to Rs 200 per kg, and they are not happy with the government's small actions.
The farmers plan to block national highways on July 29 if their demand is not met.
They want the government to take firm action to help them.
Farmers demand Rs 25,000 per quintal for Virginia tobacco.
Current tobacco price is Rs 200 per kg, down from Rs 206 per kg.
Farmers allege government inaction and price manipulation.
Protest planned for July 29 at Throvagunta and Tanguturu toll plaza.
Farmers urge large participation in the road blockade.
- Who
- Samyukt Kisan Morcha Prakasam district convener Chunduri Rangarao and tobacco farmers
- What
- Demand for higher tobacco prices and protest
- When
- July 29
- Where
- Ongole, Throvagunta, Tanguturu toll plaza
- Why
- To address falling tobacco prices and government inaction
Farmers' Demands
Government Response
Price Demand
Farmers' Demands
Farmers demand Rs 25,000 per quintal for Virginia tobacco.
Government Response
Government has not yet responded to the demand.
Government Action
Farmers' Demands
Farmers allege government inaction and price manipulation.
Government Response
Government claims to be addressing the issue through review meetings.
- Demand Amount
- Rs 25,000 per quintal
- Current Price
- Rs 200 per kg
- Previous Price
- Rs 206 per kg
- Protest Date
- July 29
- Protest Locations
- Throvagunta and Tanguturu toll plaza