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6d ago

Interstate Standoff Over Totapuri Mango Imports Escalates After Andhra Ban

Karnataka warns that the ban is undermining cooperative federalism by threatening farmers with significant post-harvest losses.

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K'taka CM asks Andhra govt to lift Totapuri mango import ban, warns of reciprocal action
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Overview

  • The Chittoor District Collector’s June 7 order bars Totapuri mangoes from outside Andhra Pradesh from entering the district to protect local growers from low-priced imports.
  • Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have formally urged Andhra officials to withdraw the ban, citing disruptions to a longstanding trade linkage.
  • Andhra Pradesh has set a procurement price of ₹8 per kilogram with a ₹4 support payment, rendering Karnataka mangoes selling at ₹5–6 per kilogram uncompetitive.
  • Farmers in Kolar district observed a taluk-level bandh on June 11 to protest the blockade, warning of substantial post-harvest losses and financial hardship.
  • Karnataka has warned of possible retaliatory measures against Andhra Pradesh if the restriction remains in place, raising concerns over cooperative federalism.