Millions of smallholder farmers cultivate chillies across key states like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
Chilli farmers with their stock at Enumamula agriculture market in Warangal, Telangana. India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chillies.Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE
Chilli farmers with their stock at Enumamula agriculture market in Warangal, Telangana. India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chillies.Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE