Govt. will ensure remunerative prices for tobacco farmers in A.P., says Minister
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Summary
The Chief Minister has advised companies to procure tobacco at a minimum price of ₹200 per kg, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedThursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCIMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
FarmersFPOsAgri-Input IndustryBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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