Archive · 29 Jul 2025
New Tobacco Purchase Center Opens to Aid Farmers
Farmers growing burley tobacco were having a tough time because companies weren't buying their crops at the promised prices.
To help, the government opened a new place in Gullapalli where farmers can sell their tobacco.
This center will first help the small farmers, buying their tobacco so they don't lose money.
It's a way for the government to step in and support the farmers, especially those who have been tricked by private companies.
The center is one of fifteen, and it will help farmers in the area sell their harvest.
A new tobacco purchase center was inaugurated in Gullapalli village.
The center aims to support struggling burley tobacco farmers.
The initiative is part of the coalition government's efforts.
The center will initially procure tobacco from 25 farmers.
Priority will be given to small and marginal farmers.
- Who
- MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao and MARKFED Managing Director Karuna Sri.
- What
- Inauguration of a new tobacco purchase center.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Gullapalli village, Inkollu mandal
- Why
- To support struggling burley tobacco farmers who were allegedly deceived by private companies.
Farmers' Challenges
Government Response
Farmer Exploitation
Farmers' Challenges
Farmers were allegedly deceived by private companies.
Government Response
The companies had refused to purchase their crops at promised rates, leading to losses for the farmers.
- Location
- Gullapalli village
- Purpose
- Tobacco Purchase Center
- Inaugurated By
- MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao
- Farmers Served
- Farmers from Inkollu mandal
- Priority Group
- Small and marginal farmers
- Number of Centers
- 15 (black burley tobacco)
- Initial Procurement
- From 25 farmers