Agriculture & Irrigation
Farming updates, monsoon advisory, Mettur dam updates, crop insurance, subsidies, and river water resources management.
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 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.
Press Release: Water Release from Ramnathi Reservoir for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Ramnathi Reservoir for 129 days for Kar season cultivation, benefiting 1,008.19 acres in Tenkasi District.
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kadana Reservoir for irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Kadana Reservoir in Tenkasi District for 129 days, from June 25, 2026, benefiting 3,987.57 acres of irrigation land.
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 Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, provided various welfare assistance including house site patta in Tiruvannamalai district.
In accordance with the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, today (16.06.2026), Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, provided various welfare assistance including house site patta in Polur Assembly constituency in Tiruvannamalai district.
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.
Water Release for Kodayar Irrigation Project in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water for 138 days from June 16, 2026, from Pechiparai, Perunchani, Chittar I, and Chittar II dams for the Kodayar irrigation project to benefit 17,000 acres in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts.
Water Resources Department Review Meeting Held
A review meeting of the Water Resources Department was held today, June 15, 2026, under the leadership of the Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, to discuss various ongoing projects.
Water Release from Thamirabarani Reservoirs for Kar Season Cultivation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Papanasam, Servalar, and Manimuthar reservoirs for 121 days to benefit 36,521 acres for 'Kar' season cultivation in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts.
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.