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Rescind reduction of duty on crude edible oil: Naidu tells Goyal

  • Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu urges Commerce Minister Goyal to rescind reduction of duty on crude edible oil to ensure fair prices for farmers.
  • Naidu seeks allocation of ₹150 crore to procure Burley tobacco variety in light of bumper crop causing financial distress for farmers in the state.
  • He requests an amendment to bring tobacco production and marketing under the authority of the Tobacco Board.
  • Naidu highlights the struggles faced by farmers in Andhra Pradesh due to reduced international demand and increased cultivation.
  • The CM appeals to Goyal to address the 27% duty imposed by the US on aqua products to support affected farmers.
  • He emphasizes the need for reducing GST on mango pulp from 12% to 5% to align with the tax rate on mango 'tandra' (jelly).

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