Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Congress President Hails Agriculture Budget as Forward-Looking Roadmap
The government of Tamil Nadu made a big plan called the Agriculture Budget to help the state's farmers.
A leader named Manickam Tagore said the plan is a smart 'roadmap' for the future of farming.
The plan gives money to clean long canals that bring water to crops in the Delta area.
It will help farmers grow a grain called Kuruvai on millions of acres of farmland.
A new AI helper called 'Uzhavar AI' will tell farmers about weather, soil, pests and market prices.
The plan also pays for a new college in Thanjavur where people can learn about organic farming.
Women farmers can get training and a 50 per cent subsidy to buy drones for their fields.
Mr. Tagore also asked the government to pay more attention to saving water and rebuilding old lakes and canals.
He hopes the plan will be put into action quickly so every farmer in Tamil Nadu can benefit.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore welcomed the Agriculture Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking roadmap combining traditional farming with technology, science and sustainability.
The budget allocates Rs 10 crore to desilt 2,509 km of C and D canals amid delayed Cauvery water release affecting Delta farmers.
A Rs 134.83 crore Kuruvai package will cover 8.26 lakh acres, alongside a Rs 648 crore state contribution to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
Key initiatives include the AI-based 'Uzhavar AI' service, drone training with 50 per cent subsidy for women under 'Vetri Vaanmagal', and a Rs 600-crore Tamil Nadu Soil Conservation Mission.
Tagore suggested greater emphasis on long-term water management, new irrigation projects, restoration of lakes and canals, and rainwater harvesting.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore MP welcomed the budget, presented by Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Vinoth Ravi.
- What
- The Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27, covering canal desilting, a Kuruvai package, AI-based farm services, soil conservation and organic farming initiatives.
- When
- For the fiscal year 2026-27.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- To strengthen the state's agricultural sector and economy by combining traditional farming with technology, science and sustainability.
- Budget
- Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27
- Presented by
- Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Vinoth Ravi
- Canal desilting
- Rs 10 crore for 2,509 km of C and D canals
- Kuruvai package
- Rs 134.83 crore covering 8.26 lakh acres
- PMFBY contribution
- Rs 648 crore
- Soil Conservation Mission
- Rs 600 crore over five years
- AI initiative
- 'Uzhavar AI' for real-time weather, soil, pest and market information
- Organic farming college
- New college in Thanjavur named after Nammalvar