Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Releases Rs 111.96 Crore for Crop Damage
The Tamil Nadu government has given Rs 111.96 crore to help farmers whose crops were damaged by heavy rains and a cyclone.
This money will go to 84,848 farmers in 33 districts.
The crops on 1.39 lakh acres of land were hurt by the bad weather.
The government decided to give Rs 20,000 for each hectare of damaged crops.
The chief minister ordered this help after checking the damage in December 2025.
The money will be put directly into the farmers' bank accounts.
Tamil Nadu government released Rs 111.96 crore for crop damage compensation to 84,848 farmers.
The damage was caused by the Northeast monsoon and Cyclone Ditwah (Oct-Dec, 2025).
Affected farmland spans 1.39 lakh acres across 33 districts.
Compensation of Rs 20,000 per hectare was approved for paddy and other crops with more than 33% damage.
The compensation will be directly credited into the bank accounts of the affected farmers.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government and 84,848 affected farmers
- What
- Release of Rs 111.96 crore for crop damage compensation
- When
- Government Order issued on January 15, 2026; Chief Minister's review meeting on December 1, 2025
- Where
- 33 districts in Tamil Nadu, including Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, and Kanyakumari
- Why
- To provide relief to farmers for damage to agricultural and horticultural crops due to the Northeast monsoon and Cyclone Ditwah
- Amount Released
- Rs 111.96 crore
- Number of Farmers Benefited
- 84,848
- Affected Farmland
- 1.39 lakh acres
- Compensation Rate
- Rs 20,000 per hectare
- Affected Districts
- 33 districts, including Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, and Kanyakumari
- Causes of Damage
- Northeast monsoon and Cyclone Ditwah (Oct-Dec, 2025)
- Date of Government Order
- January 15, 2026
- Date of Chief Minister's Review Meeting
- December 1, 2025