Minister assures remunerative prices to tobacco farmers
Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy inspected a tobacco auction centre to ensure farmers receive fair prices. The government has pledged to prevent exploitation by middlemen and ensure the procurement of the entire crop.
Why it matters
Government intervention in agricultural markets is critical for the economic stability of farmers in the region.
Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy conducted a surprise inspection of the tobacco auction centre at Tanguturu in Prakasam district on Wednesday. He inquired in detail about the ongoing tobacco procurement process and the prices being offered to the farmers.
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