Mango farmers urge A.P. government to ensure transparency, monitoring and prompt payments (opens original article in a new tab)

Mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh requested government intervention to ensure transparency, monitoring, and timely payments amid price fluctuations and subsidy implementation issues.

• Mango farmers from Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts urged the A.P. government for transparency, monitoring, and prompt payments under the mango season intervention scheme.
• Farmers highlighted issues with pulp industries offering ₹7 per kg for mangoes and requested effective implementation of the ₹4-per-kg subsidy to ensure farmers receive ₹11 per kg.
• Delegation reported delays in subsidy and payment disbursement due to registration errors, technical glitches, and administrative lapses, seeking immediate resolution of pending dues.