TN CM announces compensation for farmers; ₹300 crore for restoring roads, infrastructure
The Hindu
M.K. Stalin has announced compensation of upto Rs. 20,000 a hectare, as well as agricultural input supply for farmers including paddy seeds, compost, urea and fertilizer
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced compensation of up to ₹20,000 a hectare for crops that were cultivated during kuruvai, kar and sornavari seasons, and were ready for harvest before being completely damaged by the heavy rains that recently pounded various parts of the State.
To aid farmers whose samba crops have been damaged, Mr. Stalin also issued orders to officials to provide agricultural input supply valued at ₹6,038 a hectare, an official release said. The input supply would include 45 kg of paddy seeds for short-duration varieties, 25 kg of compost, 60 kg of urea and 125 kg of DAP fertilizer.
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