TNPSC Thervupettagam

Measures for farmers welfare in Tamilnadu

October 30 , 2024 14 days 150 0
  • A total sum of 91.07 crore has been released to support over 1.19 lakh farmers, whose crops were affected by the Northeast monsoon since 2021.
  • Crop insurance and compensation claims of 5,148 crore have been settled to 29.34 lakh farmers since 2021.
  • The State has released a total sum of 624.04 crore as fair and remunerative price and special incentive to sugarcane farmers.
  • The cultivation of sugarcane has been increased from 95,000 hectare to 1.54 lakh hectare.
  • Sugar mills have been provided loans to the tune of 600 crore.
  • Subsidies have been provided for about 335 crore to purchase the agricultural machinery and equipment.
  • A total of 14 new Uzhavar Sandhais have been set up.
  • Decomposing machines have been installed at a total cost of 2.75 crore in 25 Uzhavar Sandhais to handle the waste generated.

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