The Government has allocated a sum of Rs.38,904.4606 Crore to the agriculture department for the year 2023-2024. Kalaignarin All Village Integrated Agricultural Development Programme: This scheme is designed for the holistic development of agriculture in the hamlets based on the availability of water and soil fertility, through creation of necessary infrastructure In the coming year, this scheme will be implemented in 2,504 village panchayats at an outlay of Rs.230 crore. Tamil Nadu Millet Mission As the United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”, it is proposed to implement Tamil Nadu Millet Mission for a period of five years. Under the Tamil Nadu Millet Mission, “Millet Festivals” are to be celebrated in order to create awareness among consumers and increase millet consumption. In the coming year, the scheme will be implemented with the financial assistance of the Union and State Governments at an estimated cost of Rs.82 crore. Promotion of Organic Farming An allocation of Rs.26 crore will be made. Government will take special steps to identify feasible tanks and ponds through the officials of water resources and rural development departments and create awareness among farmers to apply tank silt in their fields. Awards will be given to District Collectors who contribute towards completing this task in a timely manner to benefit more farmers. Nammazhvar Award for Best Organic Farmer In the field of Organic Farming, this Government will institute an award in the name of Nammazhvar to be given to the farmers who practice and promote organic farming and hand hold fellow organic farmers. The award will consist of five lakh Rupees in cash and a citation and will be given during the Republic Day. GRAINS-One Platform-Multiple Benefits A new portal called “GRAINS” (Grower Online Registration of Agriculture Input System) will be…
