Context: The Central government is considering a proposal to provide interest-free loans to tobacco farmers of Andhra Pradesh impacted by Cyclone Michaung.
News:
Interest-Free Loans for Andhra Tobacco Farmers:
About Tobacco Cultivation in India:
About the Tobacco Board:
Establishment: The Tobacco Board was formed by the Government of India through the enactment of the Tobacco Board Act in 1975.
Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the overseeing ministry for the Tobacco Board.
Headquarters: The Tobacco Board is headquartered in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Functions:
Government Initiatives in the Tobacco Sector: