A woman harvesting cocoa crop on her plantation. | Photo Credit: File Photos
The collector of the district district of East Godavari P. P. Prasanthi announced on Friday that cocoa contracts will be completed by the end of June, with a minimum reward (MRP) 500 GBP per kilogram. The process of awarding public procurement will be monitored by a special team led by a division officer of the Rani Susmith.
Mrs. Prasanthi said: “If a company provides cocoa for 500 GBP per kilogram, the government will pay 50 GBP per kilogram.”
A special help center was established in the RDO office to accept farmers’ complaints for payment and cocoa orders.
Published – June 13, 2025 20:32
