Karnataka urges Centre to expand prescribed quantity of Totapuri mangoes under PDPS to support farmers
The Karnataka government has requested the Union Ministry of Agriculture to increase the approved quantity of Totapuri mangoes under the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme. The initial limit of 1.30 lakh metric tonnes was exhausted within four days, prompting concerns about farmer dissatisfaction and potential protests.
Why it matters
This highlights the challenges of agricultural support schemes in meeting high demand and the potential for civil unrest when government procurement limits are reached prematurely.
Following the protest by Totapuri mango farmers in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kolar district on July 2, the State Cooperation Department has written to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare seeking an expansion of the approved quantity under the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) for Totapuri mangoes. The maximum quantity covered under the scheme currently is limited to 1.30 lakh metric tonnes.
The article reports on government correspondence and farmer concerns without taking a partisan stance.
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