Tiruvannamalai District
Temple town development, agriculture, and welfare scheme notifications from Tiruvannamalai.
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.