<h1>Minister Approves Sale of Excess Tobacco in Andhra Pradesh, Waives Fees for Farmers Affected by Cyclone Damage.</h1> The Minister of Commerce and Industry has approved the sale of excess Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco by registered growers on auction platforms in Andhra Pradesh for the 2023-24 crop season. This decision waives additional service charges due to crop damage from cyclonic rains in December 2023, affecting 15,028.09 hectares. With 43,125 farmers cultivating FCV tobacco over 97,127.07 hectares and producing 205.5 million kg, the move aims to alleviate financial losses and support the livelihoods of farmers impacted by the natural calamity. The policy includes zero penalties on the sale of excess tobacco.