The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Centre, Andhra Pradesh announce relief package for tobacco farmers
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian government and the Andhra Pradesh state government have announced a relief package for tobacco farmers, including interest-free loans and price support. These measures aim to mitigate financial hardship caused by excess production and market fluctuations.
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Sunday announced a relief package comprising credit and price support for tobacco farmers, following consultations involving the Tobacco Board, buyers and exporters. The measures will come into effect from August 3.
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