Tobacco Farmers: పొగాకు రైతులకు సర్కార్‌ గుడ్‌న్యూస్.. క్వింటాల్‌కు రూ.1,000 ప్రోత్సాహకం, వడ్డీలేని రుణాలు

According to NTV Telugu, the government of Andhra Pradesh has announced a series of measures aimed at supporting tobacco farmers in the state. The decision follows a high-level review meeting attended by state ministers Achennaidu, Gottipati Ravi, and Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, who assessed the current challenges facing the sector, including market price fluctuations and quality standards.

As part of the new support package, the state government has decided to provide interest-free loans of up to ₹50,000 to each tobacco farmer. Additionally, the administration has introduced a financial incentive of ₹1,000 per quintal to help alleviate the economic burden on growers. These measures are intended to provide immediate liquidity to farmers and stabilize the local tobacco market.

The government stated that these initiatives are part of a broader effort to ensure the economic viability of tobacco cultivation in the region. By addressing the financial constraints and providing direct support, officials aim to improve the quality of produce and protect farmers from predatory market conditions. Further details regarding the implementation timeline and eligibility criteria for the interest-free loans are expected to be released by the relevant agricultural departments in the coming days.