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NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
Centre To Compensate Mango Farmers In Karnataka, Minister Pralhad Joshi Praises Move
The Central government has announced the compensation under the 'Price Deficiency Payment Scheme' (PDPS) for mango farmers from Karnataka, days after Union Minister Pralhad Joshi raised the issue with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan. "Deeply grateful to Shri @ChouhanShivraj ji, Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, for taking action on my request and ensuring fair compensation for mango farmers in Karnataka. Your proactive efforts, along with the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodiji, are a testament to the government's unwavering commitment to the welfare of our farmers. Your support will go a long way in helping our farmers during these challenging times," Mr Joshi posted on X, along with the letter he wrote on June 9 and Mr Chouhan's response today. The unseasonal rains and erratic weather patterns adversely affected the mango crop, putting farmers under considerable financial stress, said Mr Joshi in his June 9 letter to Mr Chouhan. Deeply grateful to Shri @ChouhanShivraj ji, Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, for taking action on my request and ensuring fair compensation for mango farmers in Karnataka. Your proactive efforts, along with the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri… — Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) June 24, 2025 "Due to the heavy rainfall and disrupted market conditions, mango prices in Karnataka have dropped sharply. In this regard, I urge you to kindly consider providing relief to the affected mango farmers by ensuring a Fair and Remunerative Price for their produce. This measure would offer much-needed support and significant benefit to farmers across the state," Mr Joshi argued in his letter. Responding to him today, Mr Chouhan said that "under Market Intervention Scheme on mango for the marketing year 2025-26 in Karnataka the maximum quantity of 2,50,000 metric tonnes at the rate of Rs 1616 quintal" has been approved. "I hope that this will provide relief and will address the genuine concern raised by you for welfare of mango farmers of Karnataka," Mr Chouhan said in his letter. On June 13, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had also urged Shivraj Singh Chouhan, for urgent 'Price Deficiency Payment' and 'Market Intervention Scheme' for mango farmers in the state.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Cabinet to press Centre for relief for mango farmers
Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to exert pressure on the central government to provide relief for the state's mango growers, who are facing severe distress due to a sharp decline in market prices during the current harvest season. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said the cabinet discussed the plight of mango growers, especially concerns raised by Ministers from Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru rural and Mumbai-Karnataka region. 'There have been huge losses and the Chief Minister has been advised regarding providing relief. The CM has instructed Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy to discuss with the Union Minister once again,' he said. The state Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy has been instructed to visit Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan in New Delhi if required and 'put pressure on the Centre to get as much higher relief possible'. Asked whether the state government has committed to providing any relief to mango growers, the Minister said, 'No, we are putting pressure on the central government and if our share has to be there in that, it will be considered.' Regarding CM Siddaramaiah's letter to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Chandrababu Naidu to withdraw the ban on entry of 'Totapuri Mangoes' into his state, he said the issue was raised by Minister K H Muniyappa, but there was no detailed discussion on this. Siddaramaiah had also written to the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivaraj Singh Chouhan last week, seeking an urgent Price Deficiency Payment and Market Intervention Scheme for mango farmers in Karnataka.
