Dindigul District
Latest press releases, agricultural schemes, and administration announcements for Dindigul district.
Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay.
The Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority held a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay to review preparedness for the Southwest Monsoon and to issue instructions to all departments and district administrations for disaster management.
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.
Quarry violations: 67 temporarily shut down, 469 vehicles seized, illegal mining identified and government action taken
Following inspections across quarries in Tamil Nadu under the orders of the Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources, 67 quarries operating with violations have been temporarily shut down. Additionally, 469 vehicles involved in illegal mineral transport have been seized, and illegal mining has been identified in 78 locations.
Honorable Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Selvi S. Keerthana, personally inspected the Manapparai SIPCOT Industrial Park and Mega Food Park in Tiruchirappalli District.
To strengthen industrial infrastructure and promote balanced regional industrial growth, as per the guidance of the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the Honorable Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Selvi S. Keerthana, today (26.05.2026) personally inspected various ongoing works at the SIPCOT Industrial Park and Mega Food Park located in Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli District.
Kalaignar Centenary Integrated Competitive Examination Coaching Center, Oddanchatram, Dindigul
To help educated youth secure employment, the Kalaignar Centenary Integrated Competitive Examination Coaching Center in Kalanjipatti village, Oddanchatram, Dindigul district, operating under the Government of Tamil Nadu, offers free coaching to 200 aspirants for competitive exams conducted by agencies like TNPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB.