Salem District
Steel sector, mango cultivation, transport, and administration news from Salem district.
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 family of the person who died in an accident during the Chariot Festival held in Tiruchengode, Namakkal District
During the chariot festival in Tiruchengode, Namakkal district, Mr. Harshavardhan died in an accident. Honorable Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has announced condolences and financial assistance of five lakh rupees to the family of the deceased, and ordered special treatment for the injured.
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.
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.
Invitation for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Students to benefit from Special Coaching Classes for NEET, JEE and similar entrance exams to join higher education institutions
Special coaching classes for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students to join higher education institutions for exams like NEET and JEE have been conducted since 2023. All expenses are borne by the government.
Higher Pass Rate in 10th Standard Public Examinations in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Schools for the Academic Year 2025-26 - Press Release
For the academic year 2025-26, the pass rate for students in Adi Dravidar Welfare schools for 10th standard public examinations is 91.42%, an increase from the previous year, and for Tribal Welfare schools, it is 96.66%, which is 3% higher than the previous year and also higher than the state's overall pass rate of 94.31%.
Condolence and Financial Assistance to the families of those who died in a road accident on Pollachi-Palladam main road in Kinathukadavu Taluk, Pollachi Division, Coimbatore District - Announcement by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay has announced condolence and financial assistance to the families of those who died in a road accident on Pollachi-Palladam main road in Kinathukadavu Taluk, Pollachi Division, Coimbatore District.