CM announces support measures for coconut farmers
The Hindu
Chief Minister M K Stalin announces financial aid for coconut growers affected by pest attacks in Coimbatore.
Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced financial support to coconut growers, who were affected because of pest attacks on coconut trees.
At a function held in Pollachi on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said ₹14.4 crore will be distributed to farmers to remove the pest infested trees and three lakh coconut saplings will be distributed free of cost to farmers worth ₹2.80 crore. The government will also enable farmers to sell coconut.
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