Agriculture & Irrigation
Farming updates, monsoon advisory, Mettur dam updates, crop insurance, subsidies, and river water resources management.
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.
51st Meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority
The 51st meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority was held in New Delhi. The Tamil Nadu member rejected Karnataka's claim on excess water and urged the Authority to ensure Tamil Nadu's due share at Billigundulu.
Consultation Meeting on T. Nagar Assembly Constituency Development Works and Projects - Instructions by Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources Thiru N. Anand
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru N. Anand, held a consultation meeting with department officials regarding development works and projects in the T. Nagar Assembly Constituency and provided important instructions.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Writes to Prime Minister Regarding Proposed Mekedatu Dam Project by Karnataka Government
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Thiru Narendra Modi urging intervention to stop Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu Dam project, citing violations of Supreme Court judgments, environmental laws, and the project's adverse impact on Tamil Nadu's farmers.
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.
Consultation Meeting Chaired by the Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture - Farmers' Welfare Department
Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture - Farmers' Welfare, Thiru R. Vinoth, visited the Directorate of Agriculture the day after assuming office and held discussions with department officials.
Text of DO Letter of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay addressed to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Thiru Narendra Modi urging the uninterrupted supply of fertilizers specifically Urea and DAP to Tamil Nadu for the 2026 Kharif season.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers, especially Urea and DAP, for the 2026 Kharif season, citing a shortfall from manufacturers.
Review Meeting on Municipal Administration, Rural Development, Water Supply and Summer Water Distribution
Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting today at the Secretariat concerning the functions of Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, and uninterrupted water supply during summer.