Centre approves one-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh
On 25 September 2026 the Government approved a one-time, interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme.
Summary
Auctions for the 2025-26 crop season in Andhra Pradesh began on 25 March 2026, and about 100 million kg of FCV tobacco has been auctioned so far. FCV tobacco is mainly grown in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The support comes amid changing global demand and trade conditions.
Key facts
- Support
- One-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn
- Scheme
- Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme
- Beneficiaries
- FCV tobacco growers, Andhra Pradesh
- Auctions
- 2025-26 season began 25 March 2026; ~100 million kg auctioned
- FCV states
- Mainly Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
How much one-time interest-free loan per barn did the Centre approve for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh in September 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹50,000
The Government approved ₹50,000 per barn under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme.