Bro, Let's Talk Mangoes: A Pricey Tussle Between Karnataka And Andhra Pradesh, Man!
The disagreement between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh revolves around the Totapuri mangoes, with each state claiming the right to being their origin.
Wanna know the latest goss? Check out this quick rundown of the fight over Totapuri mangoes between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh! These states are at odds over plunging prices, a ban on mango imports from Karnataka by Andhra Pradesh, and, well, mango madness!
Yo, what's goin' down?
Totapuri mangoes, a popular variety mostly used for pulp production, are grown primarily in Chittoor district (Andhra Pradesh) and certain border areas in Karnataka. These mangoes are shipped off to processing units that produce mango pulp for domestic and international markets.
This year, mango prices have dropped like a brick! Recall that last year, Chittoor's administration fixed procurement prices at ₹30,000 a tonne. Now, due to reduced demand, that's been slashed down to ₹12,000 a tonne. In the open market, prices are like rock bottom: ₹5-6 per kg!
In an effort to aid local farmers, Andhra Pradesh set a procurement rate of ₹8 per kg for pulp units and provided a ₹4/kg subsidy, guaranteeing farmers a ₹12/kg return. However, Karnataka hasn't rolled out any support, and local Totapuri mangoes are being sold for ₹5-6 per kg.
Things took a turn for the worse when Chittoor's district collector issued a directive on June 7, hampering the entry of mangoes from Karnataka into Andhra Pradesh. This move was supposed to protect local growers in AP from getting swamped by cheaper mangoes from Karnataka, saving their bacon.
But wait, there's more! This ban has farmers in Karnataka sweating, especially those close to the Andhra border who rely on Chittoor's pulp factories for their produce sales.
On a more serious note, Karnataka's CM, Siddaramaiah, penned a letter to Andhra Pradesh's CM, N Chandrababu Naidu, requesting the ban's immediate withdrawal. He argued that the ban went against the principles of cooperative federalism, as it was imposed without consultation between the two states. Plus, he's concerned about possible reprisals that could affect the flow of other perishable goods like veggies and agricultural products between the states.
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- The current dispute over Totapuri mangoes between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh extends beyond their borders, as the international markets for mango pulp depend on these states for a significant portion of their produce.
- The government of India recently discussed the issue in a meeting, emphasizing the importance of cooperative federalism and the need for inter-state dialogue to resolve such conflicts.
- Politics aside, mango culture in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is deeply rooted in their shared history, and the fight for better prices could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the industry and the general news discourse.
