Dharmapuri District
Agricultural updates, welfare schemes, and district administration notices from Dharmapuri.
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Thiru R. Vinoth announces that interested Farmer Producer Organizations/Cluster Federations/Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies/individuals can receive a subsidy of up to 25 lakh rupees for setting up pulse processing units under the "Mission for Self-sufficiency in Pulses".
To boost production of black gram, green gram, red gram, and cowpea and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, the "Mission for Self-sufficiency in Pulses" is being implemented in Tamil Nadu by the Department of Agriculture with central and state contributions from the 2025-26 financial year. Under this scheme, a 33% subsidy, up to 25 lakh rupees, will be provided in the 2026-27 financial year for establishing pulse processing units to add value to the produced pulses.
Flood Warning Issued Due to Water Release from Krishnagiri Dam
The Krishnagiri Dam is releasing surplus water, leading to a flood warning for residents along the Thenpennai River in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Tiruvannamalai districts, advising them to move to safe places and avoid river activities.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise, Thiru K. Vigneswaran, appeals to TASMAC employees to return to work.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise, Thiru K. Vigneswaran, has appealed to TASMAC employees to return to work, following assurances from the administration that their demands will be considered and resolved.