Chilli farmers in Telangana organize protest as prices drop, demand establishment of exclusive Chilli Board for regulation.

In a double whammy to the farmers, the investment to cultivate chilli has gone up to Rs 1-Rs 1.5 lakh per acre in 2024 from Rs 70,000-Rs 80,000 in 2023 and the yield has come down to 5-6 quintals ...