They deliberated on three proposals, including providing interest-free working capital loans to the farmers, giving various incentives and compensating the price deficit
Though 94 days have passed since the commencement of tobacco auctions, procurement is far from complete, leaving thousands of growers in severe financial distress, they say
The meeting is expected to focus on issues confronting the tobacco growers and other concerns affecting the sector
A crop that fetched over ₹360 per kg during the previous season is now struggling to cross ₹265, with the average auction price remaining at just ₹219.50 per kg as of July 6