Latest news with #NMEO
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu seeks funds for tobacco farmers
Vijayawada: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has requested Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal to allocate ₹150 crore from the tobacco board to the state govt to manage the ongoing burley tobacco purchases. He said that the state govt is purchasing about 20 million kg of burley tobacco by spending nearly ₹300 crore as traders did not pick up the stocks leaving the growers into deep trouble. Union minister Goyal visited chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's residence in Undavalli on Sunday and held discussions on various issues. The chief minister explained that the state govt set up tobacco purchase centres at seven locations in Bapatla, Guntur, Palnadu, and Prakasam districts to avoid further delay causing distress among the farming community. "The state govt deployed state marketing agency-markfed to purchase burley tobacco from growers and it was expected to cost around Rs 300 crore. The state's burden would greatly come down if the Centre grants at least Rs 150 crore from the surplus revenues of the tobacco board," said Naidu. He had also requested the Union minister to bring burley tobacco production and marketing under the purview of the tobacco board with the amendment of tobacco board Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He said that tobacco board is only regulating FCV tobacco while the burley growers are being misled by the private players resulting in crisis when there are no buyers. He observed that bringing the cultivation of white and black burley tobacco too under the tobacco board jurisdiction would be help regulate the crop properly. Chief minister urged Goyal to reconsider reducing the import duty on oil palm to 10%. He explained that reducing import duty is causing palm oil farmers in the state to receive unfair prices and suffer significant losses. Chief minister highlighted that the decision to reduce import duty could hinder the goals of the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) set by the centre. He suggested the union minister to hold discussions with the US regarding the duties imposed on aqua exports. "The 27% duty imposed by the US on seafood is impacting eight lakh aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh. The Centre should exert pressure on USA to reduce the burden to relieve aqua farmers," said Naidu. He had also urged Goyal to reduce GST on mango pulp from 12% to 5%. He said that the state govt had already brought the issue to the attention of the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
News18
03-05-2025
- Health
- News18
Why Ajinkya Rahane Wants Indians To Reduce Edible Oil Consumption?
Last Updated: Ajinkya Rahane has urged fellow Indian citizens To reduce edible oil consumption. Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane has teamed up with the Indian government for a special awareness campaign under the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO). The experienced Indian cricketer is supporting the mission to reduce the edible oil consumption in India for a 'healthier, more self-reliant" country. 'I'm proud to join hands with the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, for a special awareness campaign under the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO). The message is simple but powerful: Let's try to reduce our edible oil consumption by just 10%. Not just for ourselves but for our families, and for the country,' Rahane posted on X (formerly Twitter). Doing our bit for a healthier, stronger India 🇮🇳As an athlete, I've always been mindful of what I eat and over the years, I've come to realise that small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference. That's why I'm proud to join hands with the Department of… — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) May 3, 2025 Rahane said he felt inspired by the mission from his own playing career after recognising how small but critical changes made in his diet and fitness routines made a huge difference. With a current edible oil consumption of 20 Kgs per person every year, India is operating at a standard much higher than what is considered healthy. 'As an athlete, I've always been mindful of what I eat and over the years, I've come to realise that small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference," Rahane said. 'This campaign is a reminder that good health starts at home. And that even a small change like being mindful of the oil we use can lead to a big impact." 'As a father, I think about the habits we're passing on to the next generation. If we can make healthier choices today, we're setting them up for a stronger tomorrow. Grateful for the chance to do my part. Let's come together to build a healthier, more self-reliant Bharat," he added. Rahane announced his association with the initiative at the sidelines of his playing and captaincy duties for the Kolkata franchise in IPL 2025, where the three-time champions next play against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. First Published:
