•All stored tobacco in Koppal is transported to Chikpet in AP state, nearby Guntur for sorting
•The sorting of tobacco is done at ML premises in the following 3 points:
1. Medarametla (40 km from Chicpet) with labor force: 100-125
2. Muppavaram (30 km from Chicpet) with labor force: 80-100
3. AEP CPT (located in Chicpet) with labor force: 60-80
•Tobacco is sorted quality wise into: A B – C (KP) – D (IV) – E (3K) grades
•The above sorting enhances smoother and more accurate processing of tobaccos in the factory with better results
•Sorting of tobacco is done under the supervision of a Greek tobacco chief leaf experts