Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presents 2026-27 state agriculture budget
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the state's 2026-27 agriculture budget, outlining a total allocation of 58,374 crore rupees for the sector. The budget includes initiatives such as the 'Uzhavar AI' project for agricultural technology, the 'Vetri Vaanmagal' drone training program for women, and various subsidies for crop loans, irrigation, and soil health. The government also announced new awards for farmers and specific support schemes for SC/ST communities and coconut cultivation, aiming to modernize farming practices and mitigate climate-related risks.
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What Happened
Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presented the 2026-27 agriculture budget in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The budget allocates 58,374 crore rupees for agricultural development, including 17,000 crore rupees for crop loans and 7,432 crore rupees for free electricity for farmers. Key announcements include the 'Uzhavar AI' project to provide real-time farming advice, the 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme to train women as drone operators, and the 'Ambedkar Agriculture Assistance Scheme' to support SC and ST farmers with increased subsidies for equipment and infrastructure.
The budget also introduces measures to address crop losses, such as a wild boar damage prevention program and solar-powered electric fencing. Minister Vinoth highlighted the state's focus on sustainable farming, soil health, and contingency planning to address potential impacts from the El Nino phenomenon. Additionally, the government established new awards, including the 'Makkal Sevagar Anjalaiyammal' award for small and marginal farmers, to encourage high-yield agricultural production across the state.
Key Facts
- The total allocation for the 2026-27 agriculture budget is 58,374 crore rupees.
- The government set a target of 17,000 crore rupees for crop loans.
- The 'Uzhavar AI' project was launched with an allocation of 2 crore rupees.
- The 'Vetri Vaanmagal' scheme provides drone training and subsidies for women.
- A wild boar damage prevention program will be implemented with 7.35 crore rupees.
- The 'Ambedkar Agriculture Assistance Scheme' offers up to 80 percent subsidies for solar pumps for SC/ST farmers.
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- HTThindu-tamilதமிழக வேளாண் பட்ஜெட்டில் ‘உழவர் ஏஐ திட்டம்’ அறிமுகம்
- PVPrajavaniತಮಿಳುನಾಡು: ₹58,374 ಕೋಟಿ ಕೃಷಿ ಬಜೆಟ್ ಮಂಡನೆ
7 Aug
- HTHindustan TimesTN unveils ₹58k-cr agriculture budget, focus on El Nino impact
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