Mayiladuthurai District
Newly formed Mayiladuthurai district governance, agriculture, and welfare scheme updates.
Kuruvai Special Package Scheme - 2026 at an estimated cost of Rs. 134.83 crore in Delta and Non-Delta districts to encourage Kuruvai paddy cultivation
Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has announced the implementation of the Kuruvai Special Package Scheme in 2026, worth Rs. 134.83 crore, to promote Kuruvai paddy cultivation and increase production and productivity in Delta and Non-Delta districts.
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.
Condolence and Financial Assistance to the Families of Thiru. R. Senthil, a Lorry Driver from Cuddalore District, and Xylo Four-Wheeler Driver Thiru. R. Ram, Thiru. Narasimhan, Tmt. N. Santhalakshmi, Thiru. N. Balaji from Mayiladuthurai District, who died in a road accident near Kurukkathi Checkpost on the Karur-Coimbatore National Highway within the Velankovil Police Station limits, Tiruppur District - Announced by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announced condolence and a financial assistance of three lakh rupees each to the families of five persons who died in a road accident near Velankovil, Tiruppur District.