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Scheme announced to boost cultivation of mango, jackfruit, and banana in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government boosts mango, jackfruit, and banana cultivation with special schemes and subsidies in 2024-25.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

T.N. Agriculture Budget 2024| ₹14.20 crore earmarked for ‘Cotton Cultivation Mission’

Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹14.20 crore for Cotton Cultivation Mission to boost cotton production and farmer income.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

T.N. Agriculture Budget | ‘One Village One Crop’ scheme to be introduced in 15,280 revenue villages

Tamil Nadu government introduces 'One Village One Crop' scheme to boost agricultural production in rural areas.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

T.N. Agriculture Budget 2024 unveils scheme for chemical-free practices to improve soil quality

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister launches CM MK MKS scheme to improve soil quality and promote sustainable agriculture.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Agreements to start industrial units worth ₹540.96 crore signed with 117 entrepreneurs in Cuddalore

MoUs worth ₹540.96 crore signed in Cuddalore district to start industrial units, creating 3,518 jobs. Ministers M.R.K. Panneerselvam and C.V. Ganesan present. Aim to reach ₹546 crore investment before Global Investors' Meet 2024. Single-window system activated to deal with industrial houses. Tamil Nadu govt. giving special attention to MSME sector…

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Minister reviews monsoon preparedness measures in Cuddalore district

Cuddalore district has identified 239 vulnerable, low-lying areas that could face inundation during the northeast monsoon. Early warning systems, cyclone relief camps, multi-purpose shelters, temporary shelters, medical teams, sandbags, electric posts, generator units, electric saws, search lights, and a district control room have been set up to mitigate flooding. 1…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Registration deadline for kuruvai package will be extended: T.N. CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extends deadline for Kuruvai Special Package scheme to August 15. Meeting with Minister for Agriculture and senior officials to enable farmers to avail benefits. Previous AIADMK government extended 2.20 lakh agricultural power connections, DMK government gave 1.5 lakh connections in two years.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Water released from Lower Anicut and Veeranam for irrigation in four districts

Around 3,775 cusecs of water would be released from the Lower Anicut and another 405 cusecs from the Veeranam tank, said the Minister for Agriculture M.R.K. Panneerselvam

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2022

Efforts on to ensure fair price for farm produce: Minister

Agriculture Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam said his department plans to introduce “Tamil Man Valam”, a portal to facilitate the farmers to know the soil fertility status of their cultivable land and obtain Soil Health Card

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

7 girls drown in 15-ft-deep pit near dam in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government orders probe; CM Stalin announces ₹5 lakh solatium

The Hindu · Jun 5, 2022