Thanjavur District
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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.
Minister R. Vinoth inspects water hyacinth removal and canal desilting works in Thanjavur district.
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Thiru. R. Vinoth, inspected the ongoing work of removing water hyacinths from the Arasalar water body and desilting C and D branch canals in Mulamalai village, Kumbakonam taluk, Thanjavur district, on June 6, 2026.
Condolence Message
A condolence message has been issued regarding the death of Thiru. Ra. Balu from Narsingapettai village, Thanjavur district, due to a soil collapse during borewell deepening work in Thiruvidaimarudur area. The government has ordered to bear all necessary treatment costs for Thiru. Ra. Marudhavaanan, who was injured in the same incident.
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.
World Tamil Research Institute - Admission Announcement for the year 2026
The World Tamil Research Institute, Chennai, announces admissions for the academic year 2026-27 for its Five Years Integrated P.G. M.A. in Tamil and M.A. Tamil programs, offered with scholarships and hostel facilities under Tamil Nadu Government recognition.
Speech by Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture – Farmers' Welfare, Thiru R. Vinoth, at the National Agriculture Conference, Kharif Camp 2026, New Delhi
Tamil Nadu's Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Thiru R. Vinoth, delivered a speech at the National Agriculture Conference, Kharif Camp 2026 in New Delhi, outlining key demands and the state's agricultural priorities.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE FOR KHARIF CAMPAIGN – 2026 SPEECH OF THE HON'BLE AGRICULTURE – FARMERS WELFARE MINISTER Thiru.R.Vinoth
Tamil Nadu's Agriculture - Farmers Welfare Minister Thiru.R.Vinoth delivers his maiden speech at the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign – 2026, highlighting the state's agricultural challenges, requesting support from the Union Government on various issues like seed subsidies, farm mechanization funding, fertilizer price control, and increased allocation for the Per Drop More Crop Scheme.
Honorable Minister for Transport, Thiru. A. Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban, took action on complaints regarding the State Express Transport Corporation and Villupuram Municipal Transport Corporation.
Transport Minister Thiru. A. Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban addressed two public grievances concerning a missing bag on an SETC bus and a VTC bus failing to stop, and conducted an inspection at the Villupuram workshop.
Review Meeting on Tamil Development, Stationery and Printing Schemes
A review meeting on schemes related to the Tamil Development Department and Stationery and Printing Department was held today (19.05.2026) at the Secretariat, chaired by the Hon'ble Minister Thiru. Rajmohan.
Condolence and financial assistance announced by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, to the family of the deceased and the injured in an accident that occurred on 18.05.2026 at a private restaurant near Santhapillai Gate, Pudupattinam village, Thanjavur taluk, Thanjavur district, while repairing an air conditioner.
In Thanjavur district, one person died and five were injured in an accident while repairing an AC at a private restaurant. Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay announced financial assistance of ₹3 lakh to the deceased's family, ₹1 lakh each to the four seriously injured, and ₹50,000 to one person with minor injuries.
Student Admissions for the Year 2026 - Announcement
The International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, announces admissions for its Five Years Integrated P.G. M.A. in Tamil and M.A. Tamil programs for the 2026-27 academic year, offering scholarships and free hostel facilities.