Tobacco Leaves

Tendu patta collection target remains unchanged in Chattisgarh for 2025

Over 1.4 million collectors would be the beneficiaries even as the state government would pay ₹920 as remuneration if the target had been achieved

Updated On: 01 May 2025 | 12:23 AM IST

Tendu leaves' collection increases 20% this season in Chhattisgarh

The collection season in the state starts from the third week of April and continues till the second week of June

Updated On: 11 Aug 2024 | 10:20 PM IST

Govt waives penalty, approves interest-free loan of FCV tobacco growers

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry have announced measures to support tobacco growers impacted by heavy rainfall, drought in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Updated On: 26 Feb 2024 | 3:37 PM IST

Tendu leaf collection rates raised to Rs 4,000 a bag in Madhya Pradesh

The decision will provide relief to more than 3.5 million tendu leaf collectors, who will now get an additional remuneration of Rs 162 crore

Updated On: 15 Dec 2023 | 4:57 PM IST

Big tobacco leaves huge ecological footprint, says WHO

The agency calls tobacco industry to compensate for its products that contribute to greenhouse gases

Updated On: 30 May 2017 | 9:17 PM IST