#Farmers
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Minister R. Vinoth launches 'Extension through Dialogue' scheme for farmers
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Thiru. R. Vinoth launched the "Extension through Dialogue" scheme. Under this scheme, a State-level Expert Committee (SLEC) will answer farmers' questions and provide solutions to their problems via video conference.
Minister reviews paddy procurement, storage, milling, and rice distribution for PDS
A meeting chaired by the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies reviewed the current status of paddy procurement, storage, milling, and rice distribution across Tamil Nadu, emphasizing timely and quality operations for the Public Distribution System.
Minister R. Vinoth Urges Farmers to Avail Crop Insurance for Kuruvai Paddy and Other Crops by July 31st
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth has urged farmers to insure their Kuruvai paddy and other notified crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by July 31, 2026, to protect against losses due to natural calamities and potential El Nino impacts.
Review Meeting on Direct Paddy Procurement, Paddy Movement, and Monsoon Preparedness
A coordinated review meeting was held today (24.06.2026) at the Secretariat, chaired by Hon'ble Ministers for Food and Civil Supplies, Cooperation, and Agriculture, to discuss direct paddy procurement, paddy movement, and precautionary measures for the monsoon season.
Honorable Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Thiru. Vinoth participated in the video conference meeting regarding the procurement of green gram and copra under the Price Support Scheme, conducted by the Honorable Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Thiru. Vinoth participated in a video conference chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture to discuss the Price Support Scheme for green gram and copra procurement, and made requests to the Union Government.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, Announces 100% Crop Loan Waiver up to Rs. 75,000 through Cooperative Banks for Small, Marginal and other Large Farmers
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, has announced a 100% crop loan waiver for small, marginal, and large farmers who availed loans up to Rs. 75,000 from cooperative banks, benefiting over 14.43 lakh farmers with a total estimated cost of Rs. 5,932.23 crores.
Speech delivered by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog held today (11.6.2026) at the Cultural Centre, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Thiru. Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay's speech at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi, outlining Tamil Nadu's development priorities and requests to the Union Government.
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Thiru. P. Venkataramanan Inspects Direct Paddy Procurement Centers in Kancheepuram District
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Thiru. P. Venkataramanan today personally inspected the Umaiyal Parancheri and Vadakkupattu Direct Paddy Procurement Centers in Kancheepuram district. He met with farmers, heard their grievances, and instructed officials to take immediate action.
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.
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru S. Joseph Vijay announces full waiver of crop loans up to Rs. 50,000/- obtained by small farmers through cooperative banks.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay has announced a crop loan waiver for farmers, fully waiving loans up to Rs. 50,000 for small farmers through cooperative banks, and providing graded waivers for other categories.
Review Meeting Chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay Regarding Granting Permission for Farmers to Take Silt from Water Bodies for their Benefit.
A review meeting was held today (20.05.2026) at the Secretariat, chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru S. Joseph Vijay, to discuss granting permission for farmers to take silt from water bodies for their benefit.