NEW DELHI, 25 June 2025: In a significant relief measure for mango farmers in Karnataka, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Saturday that the Central and State Governments will jointly compensate growers for the steep drop in mango prices. The relief will cover 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of mangoes, with the cost of the price difference to be shared equally under a central government scheme.
The announcement followed a video conference between Shri Chouhan and Karnataka Agriculture Minister Shri N. Chaluvaraya Swamy, held on June 21. Union Agriculture Secretary Shri Devesh Chaturvedi also attended the virtual meeting, where the pressing issue of falling mango prices—especially for the Totapuri variety—was thoroughly discussed.
Earlier this year, the Karnataka government submitted a proposal to the Centre, noting that prices of both tomatoes and mangoes had plummeted, impacting farmers’ incomes. While tomato prices have since stabilized, the market price for mangoes has remained low, prompting the joint action.
The ministers agreed that the price compensation will apply to 2.5 lakh MT of the estimated 10 lakh MT total mango production in Karnataka for the 2025 season. The relief measure comes as Totapuri mangoes, which dominate the state’s mango output, saw prices fall far below sustainable levels for farmers.
Union Minister Shri Chouhan emphasized the Centre’s commitment to standing with farmers during market shocks and ensuring that producers receive fair value for their efforts. Karnataka Agriculture Minister Shri Chaluvaraya Swamy expressed his gratitude, calling the decision “timely and crucial” for the farming community.
Officials have confirmed that the price differential support will be calculated based on the average historical price and current market rates. The support will be extended directly to eligible farmers once verified procurement and pricing data is submitted.
The decision has been welcomed by mango growers and farmer groups across Karnataka, who had been demanding intervention due to unsold stock and depressed market prices. With this move, the government hopes to not only ease the financial burden on farmers but also restore confidence in fruit cultivation, particularly in regions like Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Tumakuru that are major mango-producing belts.
This joint relief initiative comes under the government’s broader effort to stabilize agricultural markets through targeted interventions, especially for horticultural crops vulnerable to seasonal price crashes.
