Rs 50,000 per Hectare As Compensation to Onion Farmers

Rs 50,000 per Hectare Compensation for Onion Farmers

Vijayawada: Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu announced that the government has launched historic measures to shield onion farmers from financial losses amid falling prices. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu declared a substantial compensation plan to support them.

Government Intervention in Onion Markets

Atchannaidu stated the government intervened by purchasing onions directly from markets to assist farmers.

Onions worth around Rs 18 crore were procured from Kurnool markets.
Rs 10 crore has already been deposited directly into farmers' accounts, with the balance to be paid soon.

“We are implementing robust plans to safeguard their interests amid falling onion prices.”

Compensation Details

Recognizing that market intervention alone would not suffice, the Chief Minister decided to provide Rs 50,000 per hectare as compensation, helping thousands of farmers, especially in Kurnool and Kadapa districts.

Rs 76.16 crore allocated for 23,316 farmers covering 15,232 hectares in Kurnool.
Rs 28.41 crore for 6,400 farmers over 5,681 hectares in Kadapa.
Total compensation sum is Rs 104.57 crore for nearly 30,000 farmers across 20,913 hectares.

“The government is working to release these funds promptly.”

Summary: The government has introduced a comprehensive compensation plan of Rs 50,000 per hectare to support nearly 30,000 onion farmers facing losses due to price drops, ensuring timely payouts to ease their financial burden.

Deccan Chronicle — 2025-11-06

Rs 50,000 per Hectare Compensation for Onion Farmers

Government Intervention in Onion Markets

Compensation Details

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