By A Staff Reporter
NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi on Monday to seek urgent intervention in the ongoing crisis faced by chilli farmers in the state.
"Today, I came here to represent to the Ministry of Commerce about the chilli farmers' issue. This year, chilli farmers are suffering because of price fluctuations and the huge losses they are incurring," Naidu said.
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He urged the Centre to intervene through market intervention measures and requested the removal of the 25% procurement restriction imposed on chilli procurement. "They have some restrictions, 25% procurement. I asked them to remove that restriction... we want to protect the farmers in Andhra Pradesh," he added.
The Chief Minister’s visit highlights the growing concerns over agricultural distress in Andhra Pradesh, as farmers struggle with plummeting prices and financial instability. Naidu’s appeal to the Centre underscores the need for immediate relief measures to safeguard the livelihoods of chilli farmers in the state.
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