1 month ago
YSRCP demands Rs 1,000 crore for tobacco farmers
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are upset because they are not getting fair prices for their tobacco crops.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is protesting and asking the government to give Rs 1,000 crore to buy tobacco directly from farmers.
They say farmers in neighboring Karnataka get much higher prices for the same crop.
The party leaders remember that the previous government helped farmers with Rs 300 crore, and they want the current government to do the same.
They warn that if the government does not help, they will protest more.
YSRCP demands Rs 1,000 crore from the government to support tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
Farmers are protesting because they are not getting fair prices for their tobacco crops.
Current tobacco prices in Andhra Pradesh are Rs 15,900 - Rs 16,000 per quintal, while in Karnataka they are Rs 31,000 - Rs 36,000 per quintal.
YSRCP leaders recall that the previous government spent Rs 300 crore through MARKFED to procure tobacco directly from farmers.
The party warns of intensifying protests if the government does not act before the tobacco selling season ends.
- Who
- YSR Congress Party leaders and tobacco farmers in Prakasam district
- What
- Demanding Rs 1,000 crore from the government to support tobacco farmers
- Where
- In front of the Collectorate in Ongole, Prakasam district
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To address the issue of low prices for tobacco crops and support farmers
Key facts
- Demand Amount
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Organization
- YSR Congress Party
- Location
- Ongole, Prakasam district
- Current Price in AP
- Rs 15,900 - Rs 16,000 per quintal
- Price in Karnataka
- Rs 31,000 - Rs 36,000 per quintal
- Previous Government Support
- Rs 300 crore through MARKFED
- Protest Type
- Pogaku Rythu Deeksha (dharna)
Quotes
Kakani Govardhan Reddy
Former minister and YSRCP leader
“For the past 90 days, farmers have been bringing their produce to auction platforms only to face ‘no bidding’ situations or dismal offers of around Rs 16,000 per quintal.”
thehansindia.com
“The previous government had spent Rs 300 crore through MARKFED to procure tobacco directly from farmers, and asked why the present government could not do the same now.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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