More Pulp, Less Tax: Govt Panel Hits the Sweet Spot with 'Aam' Proposal to Help Totapuri Farmers

More pulp, less tax: Govt panel hits the sweet spot with 'aam' proposal to help Totapuri farmers

The government proposes a 5% GST rate for mango drinks with 22-25% real pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and improve beverage quality. An expert committee studied Totapuri price declines and suggested solutions for farmers. Recommendations include price stabilization committees and orchard rejuvenation techniques. The government will consult ministries to finalize standards and the tax structure.

Big initiative by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to provide relief to Totapuri mango farmers of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka – Hindudayashankar

A high-level committee formed by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan presents a report on farmers’ complaints A committee formed on instructions of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh visits fields, mandis and factories to assess ground situation Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh conducts in-depth review of expert committee report during the important meeting in Delhi “Recommendation to make 22-25% real pulp mandatory in mango-based drinks in interest of f…