Chief Minister Stalin Launches Soil Health Scheme in Tamil Nadu

June 13, 2024

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin started the “Chief Minister’s Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom” plan, which was a big step toward sustainable farming in Tamil Nadu. With a strong budget of ₹206 crore, this project aims to improve the health and fertility of the soil across the area.

Financial Allocation and Implementation

A key part of the plan is to keep the land fertile by using green manure methods. A start-up fund of ₹20 crore has been set aside just for this. The project plans to spread green manure seeds over about 200,000 acres starting in 2024–25. This will directly help over 200,000 farmers.

Support Infrastructure for Farmers

In addition to the main program, Chief Minister Stalin started other projects at the start of the plan to help farmers even more. Notably, 90 tractors and the same number of rotavators were formally launched. They were bought for a total of ₹10.25 crore. Farmers will be able to rent these cars for a small fee, which will make it easier to use machines in farming. With these coordinated steps, the plan not only aims to boost immediate agricultural outputs, but it also ensures long-term sustainability and skill development in Tamil Nadu’s farming sector, setting an example for rural development that works for everyone.

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