Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Andhra Pradesh Announces Subsidy to Support Mango Farmers
The government of Andhra Pradesh is giving money to mango farmers to help them.
They're setting up a system to ensure farmers get at least 12 rupees for each kilo of Totapuri mangoes.
Companies that make mango pulp will buy the mangoes, and the government will give the farmers some money directly.
This will help protect farmers from problems in the market.
The government has already bought thousands of tonnes of mangoes to assist the farmers.
Andhra Pradesh government announced a ₹168 crore subsidy for mango farmers.
The subsidy aims to ensure a minimum procurement price of ₹12 per kilogram for Totapuri mangoes.
Mango pulp processing companies will purchase mangoes at ₹8/kg, with the government providing a ₹4/kg subsidy.
Officials confirmed that nearly 15,976 metric tonnes of mangoes have been purchased since June 9.
The government is setting up registration counters for smooth procurement.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, mango farmers, and mango pulp processing companies.
- What
- The Andhra Pradesh government announced a ₹168 crore subsidy for mango farmers to support the price of Totapuri mangoes.
- When
- The announcement was made in June; procurement began on June 9.
- Where
- Chittoor, Tirupati and Annamayya districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To protect farmers from market fluctuations and ensure a minimum price for their mangoes.
Farmers
Government
Price Protection
Farmers
Receiving financial aid through subsidies to overcome losses.
Government
The possibility that subsidies may not fully address underlying market challenges and external issues.
- Subsidy Amount
- ₹168 crore
- Minimum Procurement Price
- ₹12 per kg
- Company Purchase Price
- ₹8 per kg
- Government Subsidy
- ₹4 per kg
- Mango Type
- Totapuri
- Total Mangoes Purchased
- 15,976 metric tonnes (since June 9)
