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Tamil Nadu govt unveils ₹134.83-crore package to boost kuruvai paddy ... The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced a₹134.83-crore special package to promote the cultivation of kuruvai paddy across all delta and non-delta districts amid concerns over delayed monsoon rains and low water storage in the Mettur dam. The initiative by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government aims to support rice production, protect farmers’ livelihoods and strengthen the state’s food security. Traditionally, the Mettur dam in Salem district is opened on June 12 every year to facilitate kuruvai cultivation in the delta districts of Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Tiruchirappalli and Ariyalur. However, the government said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall and Southwest Monsoon remains delayed in southern parts of the country, resulting in poor inflow into the Mettur dam. “The water level at the Mettur dam stands at 79.56 feet with a storage capacity of 41.52 TMC, it is currently not feasible to open the Mettur Dam today,” the government said in a statement on Friday. With the aim of boosting paddy cultivation de…

Tamil Nadu Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026 worth Rs 134.83 crore Nation and Beyond Tamil Nadu CM announces Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026 worth Rs 134.83 crore TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 12, 2026 ANI Photo | Tamil Nadu CM announces Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026 worth Rs 134.83 crore Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced the Kuruvai Special Package Scheme – 2026 on June 12, aiming to promote Kuruvai paddy cultivation across the state. The scheme is planned at an estimated cost of Rs 134.83 crore and will benefit both Delta and Non-Delta districts of Tamil Nadu. Paddy cultivation plays a vital role in ensuring the state’s food security and supporting farmers’ livelihoods. Paddy cultivation during the Kuruvai, Kar, and Sornavari seasons in the Cauvery Delta and non-delta districts contributes significantly to agricultural production. Also Read Ranchi youths develop flying models and drone technology from small workshop 15 Uttarakhand Sub-Inspectors promoted to Inspector rank under CM Dhami’s directive Amit Shah reviews national strategy to boost cooperative banking and exports With the objective of encouraging paddy cultivation and increasin…

TN Agri Minister Announces Cultivation of Kuruvai Paddy in 5 Lakh ... TN Agri Minister Announces Cultivation of Kuruvai Paddy in 5 Lakh Acres across Delta Region (Photo Source: Pixabay) The Kuruvai paddy cultivation is anticipated to witness significant growth as it is expected to cover an area of 500,000 acres in the Cauvery delta districts this year. This optimistic projection was revealed by MRK Panneerselvam, the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, during a media interaction in Thanjavur. The minister had chaired a consultative meeting with farmers from the delta districts to discuss the upcoming water release from the Mettur dam. Minister Panneerselvam attributed the recent surge in Kuruvai paddy acreage to the dedicated efforts of Chief Minister Stalin, who introduced initiatives such as the Kuruvai Special Package. The package has played a crucial role in encouraging farmers to increase their cultivation of Kuruvai paddy, a variety of rice commonly grown during the short northeast monsoon season. Addressing concerns about the availability of seeds and fertilizers for Kuruvai paddy cultivation , Minister Panneerselvam revealed that the delta districts would require …

CM Vijay announces Rs 134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package for delta ... Agriculture CM Vijay announces Rs 134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package for delta farmers With the Mettur Dam unable to open on its customary 12 June date due to low storage, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026 worth Rs 134.83 crore to support paddy farmers. Of this, Rs 77.50 crore was earmarked for Kuruvai cultivation in delta districts using groundwater and filter points, and Rs 57.33 crore for non-delta farmers across the Kar, Kuruvai and Sornavari seasons. The package aims to safeguard short-duration paddy cultivation in the Cauvery delta amid below-normal monsoon conditions. Key Facts Kuruvai Special Package worth Rs 134.83 crore announced June 2026 Rs 77.50 crore for delta groundwater and filter-point cultivation Rs 57.33 crore for non-delta Kar, Kuruvai, Sornavari seasons Kuruvai is short-duration paddy sown June, harvested September Benefits Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam delta districts TNPSC UPSC SSC

Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026, Benefits and Eligibility for ... New elected Chief Minister Vijay is now going to complete his promise one by one by rolling out the welfare scheme in the state. So, recently, he made an announcement about implementing the new scheme “Kuruvai Special Package Scheme 2026”. The budget to implement this scheme is about Rs. 134.83 Crore, and going to provide the benefits in the Different Districts of the state of Tamil Nadu. The announcement about this scheme was made on 12 June 2026, and by announcing this scheme, the government wants to promote the Kuruvai Paddy Cultivation in the state of Tamil Nadu. The brief information about this scheme is given below. Kuruvai Special Package Scheme CM C Joseph Vijay introduced this scheme to promote the Kuruvai Paddy cultivation in his state. To implement this scheme, the government required a total cost of 134.84 crores. After the implementation of this scheme, now going to distribute the benefits in the Delta and Non-Delta Districts. By rolling out this scheme, the government wants to ensure food security in the state of Tamil Nadu and also wants to support all the farmers for their livelihood. We all know…

‘Kuruvai’ special package for mechanised, direct sowing of paddy; 1,000 acres selected in Tenkasi district As per this special package, back-end subsidy of ₹4,000 per acre will be given for mechanised planting and direct sowing of paddy. The subsidy will be credited to the bank account of the beneficiary farmer. Each farmer can avail this benefit for a maximum of 2 acres.

CM Vijay announces Rs 135 crore Kuruvai special package CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday announced a Rs 134.83-crore Kuruvai Special Package for farmers to support paddy cultivation in delta and non-delta districts. The announcement comes amid concerns over delayed southwest monsoon, low inflows into the Mettur dam, and uncertainty over water release for Kuruvai cultivation. In a statement, the CM said inflows into the Mettur dam remain low due to the delayed southwest monsoon, with the water level standing at 79.56 feet (41.52 tmcft). The meteorological department has also forecast that rainfall during the season could be 90% of the Long Period Average due to the El Nino phenomenon, he said. “Opening Mettur dam on the traditional date of June 12 is not possible. Consequently, the usual Kuruvai cultivation on over 5 lakh acres in the Cauvery delta is unlikely. However, cultivation is expected to be taken up on 3.55 lakh acres using filter point wells,” he said. The CM has also promised farmers uninterrupted three-phase power supply for 18 hours a day. While farmers’ associations welcomed the package, they sought enhanced subsidies and compensation for farmers a…

TN govt urges farmers to enrol under crop insurance scheme before July 31 CHENNAI:The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday urged farmers to enrol their crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) before July 31 to safeguard themselves against losses arising from adverse weather conditions during the ongoing Kuruvai season. Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said the scheme is being implemented for 2026-27 to protect farmers and ensure support in the event of crop loss caused by natural factors. He said cultivation is under way across the State, with Kuruvai and other seasonal crops raised on nearly nine lakh acres so far. Paddy cultivation accounts for around six lakh acres. The government has notified 26 crops under the insurance scheme. These include 14 crops such as paddy, maize, black gram, green gram, groundnut, cotton and millets, besides 12 horticultural crops including banana, onion, potato, tomato, turmeric, ginger and cabbage. The Minister said the southwest monsoon could remain below normal because of the prevailing El Niño conditions, which may affect Kuruvai and rain-fed crops in several regions. Farmers can enrol through Common Service Centres, Primary Agric…

CM's Relief Package For Kuruvai Season - Deccan Chronicle Chennai:Unveiling an agricultural relief package to the tune of Rs 134.83 crore to help farmers in the delta and other districts in the kuruvai, kar and swarnavalli seasons, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said that it would ease the financial burden on farmers across the state and increase paddy production and urged farmers to avail the benefits of the comprehensive scheme. Under the scheme, marginal farmers with cooperative bank crop loans up to Rs 50,000 would receive a complete waiver, while larger farmers will get Rs 5,000 as financial assistance towards repayment, benefitting over 14 lakh farmers, an official press release on Friday said. Seen as the first major welfare-focused decision of the Vijay-led government aimed at reinforcing a pro-farmer image, the move, apart from offering immediate relief to the vulnerable farming communities, would also enhance the TVK’s rural support base. However, opposition parties alleged that the government was diluting its original poll promises. Paddy is cultivated on an average of 52.7 lakh acre as the prime crop in all parts of the Cauvery delta districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvaru…