Government Approves Sale of Excess FCV Tobacco in Andhra Pradesh

The Indian government has authorized the sale of surplus Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco produced by registered farmers in Andhra Pradesh for the 2023-24 crop season. The commerce ministry also waived additional service charges due to crop damage caused by cyclonic rains, aiding farmers financially.

The government has authorized the sale of surplus Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco produced by registered farmers in Andhra Pradesh for the 2023-24 crop season, announced on Wednesday.

The commerce ministry has waived additional service charges considering the crop damage over 15,028.09 hectares across various soil regions due to cyclonic rains.

This will help farmers recover financially from the damage caused by cyclonic rains as zero penalty has been applied to the sale of excess FCV tobacco. Union Minister Piyush Goyal sanctioned the sale under normal applicable service charges at the Tobacco Board's auction platforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)