Yashwanth Chidipothu

Chairman-Tobacco Board India | Practicing Politician | Policy Advisor | Farmer Activist | Sankalp Viksit Bharat |

[మధుకర్ / Madhukar / मधुकर @BJPMadhukarAP]

#12YearsOfGaribKalyan

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

As a belated observance of World Environment Day (5th June), saplings were planted at the Tobacco Board premises along with our Executive Director, Shri Vishwashree Ji, IAS, and departmental managers. The event was held later as officials were on an official tour on 5th June.

[BJP ANDHRA PRADESH @BJP4Andhra]

మన సంస్కృతి… మన గౌరవం

రాష్ట్రాన్ని వికసిత ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ గా అభివృద్ధి చేయడంతో పాటు

మన వేల ఏళ్ల చరిత్రను…
మన నాగరికత వైభవాన్ని ప్రతిబింబించే
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ దేవాలయాలు, కోటలు, వారసత్వ కట్టడాలకు @narendramodi ప్రభుత్వం అండగా నిలుస్తోంది!

లేపాక్షి వైభవం నుంచి…
గండికోట ఘనత వరకు…
ప్రాచీన దేవాలయాల నుంచి శిల్పకళా సంపద వరకు…
మన చరిత్రను కాపాడుతూ… భావితరాలకు అందిస్తోంది మోదీ ప్రభుత్వం!

రాష్ట్రవ్యాప్తంగా 135 కేంద్ర పరిరక్షిత స్మారక చిహ్నాల సంరక్షణ
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మన సంస్కృతికి ప్రపంచవ్యాప్త గుర్తింపు

ఇది కేవలం స్మారక చిహ్నాల సంరక్షణ కాదు…
మన మూలాల పరిరక్షణ
మన ఆత్మ గౌరవ పరిరక్షణ
#ViksitBhiVirasatBhi
#BJP4APDevelopment

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Commerce Secretary @RajeshAgrawal94 met Mr. Vangelis Vitalis, Deputy Secretary (Trade and Economic), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, on the sidelines of WTO MC14. Discussions focused on the progress of work underway towards the signing of the recently concluded India–New Zealand FTA. The interaction also included an exchange of views on the MC14 agenda and enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation in key sectors.

#DoC_GoI #IndiaAtWTOMC14 #WTOMC14 #IndiaExports
@PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @PIB_India

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Honoured to meet Hon’ble Shri Piyush Goyal & Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on 18th March to discuss issues impacting FCV tobacco farmers.
Grateful to Hon’ble Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari for her support. Focused on excise & GST impacts, livelihoods, industry growth & exports.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

My take on illegal cigarettes featured on CNN News.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

On behalf of tobacco farmers, we welcome the 18% relaxation on unmanufactured tobacco as per the Gazette notification. Heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble FM Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji and Rajamahendravaram MP Smt. Daggubati Purandeswari Ji for their farmer-friendly support. 🙏

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Held discussions with members of the Indian Tobacco Association (ITA – Trade Council), along with our Executive Director Smt. Vishwasree ji, IAS, on tobacco marketing strategies, considering upcoming tax changes and their implications for the industry and the farming community.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Happy Republic Day! May our nation always shine with unity, pride, and freedom.
Proudly participated in the Republic Day celebrations at the Tobacco Board with our Executive Director, Smt. Vishwasree ji, IAS, and officials, distributing gifts to our employees.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Privileged to meet Shri Piyush Goyal Ji, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, with farmer leaders to discuss the FCV tobacco community’s concerns over the steep rise in excise duty & GST. Grateful for his positive response.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Glad to meet Shri @RajeshAgrawal94 Sir, Commerce Secretary, along with farmer representatives, to present the concerns of the FCV tobacco farming community regarding the sharp rise in excise duty and GST. We are thankful for his constructive and encouraging response.

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My take on the Times of India: Sharp hikes in excise duty and GST on unmanufactured tobacco and cigarettes could harm farmers, encourage illicit trade, and weaken national revenue.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Virginia tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh raised concern over higher cigarette taxes, fearing reduced demand & rise of illegal smuggled cigarettes hurting livelihoods. I’ve informed them I will take up the issue with Hon. Commerce & Industry Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal sir.

[Piyush Goyal Office @PiyushGoyalOffc]

Greetings to @TobaccoBoard as it marks 50 years since its establishment.

Over five decades, the Board has transformed India's tobacco sector through robust regulation, transparent price discovery, and technology-led reforms, ensuring fair returns to farmers, organised markets, and global competitiveness for Indian produce.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Tobacco Board at Guntur 🎉 Honored best-performing farmers from Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh, in the presence of our ED Vishwashri,IAS, senior officials, industry dignitaries, former Chairmen & Board Members, along with managers and staff.

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Established under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, the Tobacco Board began on 1 Jan 1976 in Guntur. Today, it is a respected national institution serving farmers with transparency and justice. On Foundation Day, tribute was paid to Shri Kotha Raghuramaiah at the Central Office.

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

Addressed the media on the #IndiaOmanCEPA, signed yesterday in Muscat. 🇮🇳🇴🇲

Highlighted how the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will open new avenues for trade, provide a major boost to India’s exports & create enhanced opportunities for businesses across key sectors.

Also, emphasised that under PM @NarendraModi ji’s dynamic leadership, India has concluded several significant FTAs, strengthening global trade partnerships in line with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

📹 https://t.co/HhEWlYoAhZ

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

Participated in the post-auction review meeting following the successful completion of the Tobacco Board auctions in Andhra Pradesh, attended by Auction Superintendents, Field Officers, Managers, and our Executive Director, Smt. Vishwa Sree Ji, IAS

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

భారత మాజీ ప్రధాని, భారతరత్న, శ్రీ అటల్ బిహారీ వాజ్‌పేయి గారి విగ్రహ శంకుస్థాపన కార్యక్రమం .
హాలీవుడ్–బాలీవుడ్ సెంటర్, గుంటూరు

[Yashwanth Chidipothu @YashwanthKC]

"Heartfelt thanks to our farmers for their patience & resilience during the record 223-day AP tobacco auction season. Grateful to the Tobacco Board, manufacturers, exporters & trade members for managing a historic 240.61M kg crop—44% above the fixed size! @DoC_GoI @TobaccoBoard