<h1>Tobacco Board Boosts India's Industry with Record Rs. 12,005.89 Crore Exports and Doubling Farmer Incomes in 2023-24.</h1> The Tobacco Board has implemented strategies to ensure the sustainability and growth of India's tobacco industry, resulting in a record export value of Rs. 12,005.89 crore in 2023-24. The Board supports farmers through financial assistance, quality production guidance, and an electronic auctioning system, which has helped double Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers' income over five years. In Andhra Pradesh, FCV tobacco production reached a record 215.35 million kg, with farmers earning an average of Rs. 288.65 per kg. The Board's efforts have significantly boosted exports and farmer livelihoods, contributing substantial foreign exchange to the economy.