AP Govt to Disburse ₹160 Crore Subsidy to Mango Farmers from Sept 20

Swift Summary

• Subsidies for Farmers: The State government will transfer ₹160 crore in subsidies to 37,000 farmers in chittoor district between September 20 and 25.
• Support for Mango Farmers: A subsidy of ₹4 per kg is provided for Totapuri mangoes alongside the existing ₹8 per kg paid by pulp industries and procurement ramps.
• Mango Procurement Statistics: In the 2025 season, Chittoor district procured 4.10 lakh metric tonnes of Totapuri mangoes-2.35 lakh tonnes went to pulp units and 1.65 lakh tonnes through ramps.
• Per Farmer Earnings Estimate: Each farmer may receive approximately ₹40,000 for every 10 tonnes supplied on average.
• Horticulture Investment: The government allocated an additional ₹20 crore toward horticulture growth, including:

– ₹10 crore focused on mango crop support.
– Over ₹100 crore invested into micro-irrigation systems covering an area of 10,500 hectares.

• This is claimed to be the largest subsidy initiative targeting mango farmers in South India.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The government’s proclamation represents a significant step towards supporting smallholder farmers in Chittoor district’s mango production ecosystem. By directly transferring subsidies into farmer accounts,it ensures transparency and minimizes delays or inefficiencies associated wiht intermediary processes.

The focus on Totapuri mangoes-a dominant crop in the region-and substantial procurement figures indicate strong coordination between farming communities and processing industries like pulp manufacturers. While enhancing farmer earnings with direct benefits ties their success closely with industrial demand cycles.

Additionally, large-scale investments totaling over ₹120 crore across horticulture development (including micro-irrigation) reinforce both immediate crop-specific support and also long-term infrastructure improvements vital for lasting agriculture outcomes. If implemented effectively without administrative challenges or mismanagement risks that sometimes accompany such programs, this initiative could bolster rural productivity while stabilizing incomes within South India’s farming corridors.

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