Tamilnadu Agri-Department Programs

State Agriculture Schemes & Initiatives

1. Kalaignarin All Village Integrated Agriculture Development Programme (KAVIADP)

Objective: 

     To bring fallow lands under cultivation and increase the cultivable area by creating new water sources.

Components:

     Creation of water sources (Borewell/Tubewell) for identified clusters in non-irrigated areas.

Construction of farm ponds.

     Desilting and improvement works of Panchayat Union MI tanks, Ooranies, ponds, and supply channels.

Funding: 100% subsidy for all components.  

2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP)

Objective: 

     To enhance access to irrigation and improve water use efficiency.

Components:

     Groundwater irrigation development.

     Micro-irrigation systems.

Subsidy: 

     Varies based on component and farmer category.  

3. Agricultural Mechanisation Programme

Objective: 

     To promote the use of modern agricultural machinery.

Components:

     Subsidized hire services for tractors, bulldozers, and combine harvesters.

Eligibility: All categories of farmers.  

4. Land Development Scheme

Objective: 

     To improve land productivity through development activities.

Components:

     Land shaping, leveling, reclamation, ploughing, puddling, and paddy harvesting.

Implementation: 

     Machinery hired out to farmers at government-approved rates.  

5. National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP)

Objective: 

     To promote agricultural development through various interventions.

Components:

     Agricultural mechanization.

     Dry land development.

     Establishment of land resources inventory and GIS database.

Coverage: All districts except Chennai.  

6. World Bank Aided Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TN IAMP)

Objective: 

     To improve irrigation infrastructure and water management.

Components:

     Construction of farm ponds.

Subsidy: Rs.75,000 with Rs.25,000 as farmer’s contribution.  

7. Soil and Water Conservation in Catchments of River Valley Project

Objective: 

     To conserve soil and water resources in river valley catchments.

Implementation: 

     Carried out by the Agricultural Engineering Department.  

8. Minor Irrigation Scheme

Objective: 

     To develop minor irrigation sources for agriculture.

Components:

     Construction and maintenance of minor irrigation structures.  

9. Organic Farming Schemes

Objective: 

     To promote organic farming practices.

Components:

     Production and distribution of green manure seeds with 25% subsidy.

     Distribution of bio-fertilizers like Rhizobium, Azospirillum, and Phosphobacteria.

     Production of NPV for pest control in cotton.  

10. Tamil Nadu Small Farmers Agri-business Consortium (TNSFAC)

Objective: 

     To link small farmers to technologies and markets.

Components:

     Venture capital assistance.

     Project development facility.

Eligibility: 

     Farmers, producer groups, agri-entrepreneurs, and agricultural graduates.  

11. Uzhavar Santhaigal (Farmers' Markets)

Objective: 

     To provide direct market access to farmers.

Implementation: 

     Establishment of farmers' markets in urban areas.  

12. Tamil Nadu Millet Mission Scheme

Objective: 

     To promote millet cultivation and consumption.

Duration: 

     2023-2024 to 2027-2028.

Coverage: 

     Two millet special zones encompassing 25 districts.

Budget: 

     Rs.65.30 crore for 2024-25.  

13. Kuruvai Special Package Scheme

Objective: 

     To support Kuruvai paddy cultivation.

Implementation: 

     Integrated approach involving Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Rural Development departments.

Budget: 

     Rs.78.67 crore for 2024.  

14. Precision Farming Project under NADP

Objective: 

     To enhance productivity through precision farming techniques.

Implementation: 

     In focus and non-focus districts with support from TNAU and other departments.  

15. Kudimaramathu Scheme

Objective: 

     To restore minor irrigation tanks and lakes with community participation.

Implementation: 

     Carried out by the Water Resources Department, Tamil Nadu.  

16. Chief Minister’s Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaapom Scheme

Objective: 

     Promote organic farming and soil health.

     Allocation: ₹142 crore.

Components:

     Encouraging green manure cultivation.

     Promoting soil-friendly practices.

     Enhancing organic farming techniques.  

17. Alternative Crop Cultivation Scheme

Objective: Encourage crop diversification.

Coverage: 1 lakh acres.

Allocation: ₹12.5 crore.

Beneficiaries: 1 lakh farmers.  

18. Maize Production Enhancement Scheme

Objective: Boost maize cultivation.

Coverage: 1.87 lakh acres.

Allocation: ₹40.27 crore.

Beneficiaries: 79,000 farmers.  

19. Oilseeds Mission

Objective: Promote oilseed cultivation.

Allocation: ₹108.06 crore.

Beneficiaries: Approximately 90,000 farmers.  

20.Natural Farming Promotion

Objective: Encourage natural farming practices.

Coverage: 37 districts.

Allocation: ₹12 crore.  

21. Hill Farmers Development Scheme (Malaivazh Uzhavar Munnetra Thittam)

Objective: Support hill farmers.

Allocation: ₹22.80 crore.

Beneficiaries: 63,000 hill farmers in 20 districts.

Components:

     Minor millet cultivation.

     Vegetable crop expansion.

     Farm machinery support.

     Value addition initiatives.

     Micro-irrigation systems.

     Integrated Farming Systems.

     Kisan Credit Card facilitation.  

22. Summer Ploughing Incentive

Objective: Encourage summer ploughing.

Coverage: 3 lakh acres.

Incentive: ₹2,000 per hectare.

Allocation: ₹24 crore.  

23. Crop Insurance Scheme

Objective: Provide financial protection against crop loss.

Coverage: 35 lakh acres.

Allocation: ₹841 crore.

24. Seed Infrastructure Development

Objective: 

     Enhance seed production and distribution.

Allocation:

     ₹250 crore for developing seed farms.

     ₹15.05 crore for establishing seven seed processing units.

25. Farm Mechanization Initiatives

Objective: 

     Promote the use of modern agricultural machinery.

Allocation: ₹215.80 crore.

Beneficiaries: 17,000 farmers.

Components:

     Distribution of 7,900 power tillers and 6,000 power weeders.

     Procurement of 603 agricultural machines for hire through the e-Vaadagai mobile app.

     Allocation of ₹17.37 crore for machinery rental services.  

26. Tamil Nadu Cashew Board

Objective: Support cashew farmers and related communities.

Allocation: ₹10 crore.  

27. Solar-Powered Pumpset Scheme

Objective: 

     Provide solar-powered pumpsets to farmers.

Allocation: ₹24 crore.

Beneficiaries: 

     1,000 farmers to receive pumpsets with 70% subsidy for small, marginal, SC, and ST farmers, and 60% for others.  

28. Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam (Farmers' Protection Scheme)

Objective:

    Enhance financial assistance for farmers in case of death or disability.

Benefits:

     Accidental death: Increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh.

     Accident-related disabilities: Increased from ₹20,000 to ₹1 lakh.

     Natural death: Increased from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000.

     Funeral expenses: Increased from ₹2,500 to ₹10,000.  

29. Sugarcane Farmers Special Incentive

Objective: 

     Provide additional financial support to sugarcane farmers.

Incentive: 

     ₹349 per metric tonne for the 2024–25 crushing season.

Allocation: 

     ₹297 crore, benefiting 1.30 lakh farmers.  

State Horticulture Schemes & Initiatives

1. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) – National Horticulture Mission (NHM)

Objective: 

     To promote holistic growth of the horticulture sector.

Components:

     Area expansion of horticultural crops.

     Production and distribution of quality planting material.

     Post-harvest management and marketing infrastructure.

Funding Pattern: 

     60% by Government of India and 40% by Government of Tamil Nadu.  

2. Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme (IHDS)

Objective: 

     Increase area under horticulture crops.

Components:

     Minor fruit crops (e.g., Rambutan, Litchi): ₹30,000 per hectare subsidy.

     Traditional fruit & vegetable cultivars: ₹15,000 per hectare subsidy.

     Dryland crops (e.g., Jamun, Amla): ₹20,000 per hectare subsidy.

     Vegetable seed kit distribution: ₹10 per kit, up to 6 kits per family.  

3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Micro Irrigation

Objective: 

     To enhance water use efficiency through micro-irrigation technologies.

Components:

     Installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.

Subsidy:

     Small and marginal farmers: 50% by GOI and 40% by GOTN.

     Other farmers: 50% by GOI and 35% by GOTN.  

4. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)

Objective: 

     Holistic growth of the horticulture sector.

Coverage: 

     Fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo.

Funding: 

     60% by the Government of India and 40% by State Governments.  

5. National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP) – Horticulture Initiatives

Components:

     Onion Development Scheme: ₹20,000 per hectare subsidy.

     Assistance for organic cultivation in vegetables: ₹2,500–₹3,750 per hectare.

     Establishment of permanent pandal systems: ₹2 lakh per hectare subsidy.  

6. National Bamboo Mission

Objective: 

     To promote the holistic development of the bamboo sector.

Components:

     Area expansion under bamboo cultivation.

     Establishment of nurseries and tissue culture labs.

     Training and capacity building.

Funding: 100% by Government of India.  

7. National Mission on Medicinal Plants

Objective: 

     To promote the cultivation of medicinal plants.

Components:

     Support for cultivation and post-harvest management.

     Establishment of nurseries and herbal gardens.

Funding: 100% by Government of India.  

8. Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization and Water-Bodies Restoration and Management (TN-IAMWARM)

Objective: 

     To improve irrigation infrastructure and water management.

Components:

     Restoration of water bodies.

     Promotion of water-saving technologies.

Funding Pattern: 

     70% by World Bank and 30% by Government of Tamil Nadu. 

9. Jasmine Cultivation Promotion

Objective: Enhance jasmine farming.

Allocation: ₹1.6 crore.

Coverage: 3,000 acres.

Beneficiaries: 7,000 farmers.  

10. Spices and Condiments Scheme

Objective: Promote cultivation of spices and condiments.

Allocation: ₹11.74 crore.

Coverage: 17,500 acres.

Beneficiaries: 23,000 farmers.  

11. Traditional Vegetable Varieties Promotion

Objective:

     Encourage cultivation of traditional vegetables.

Allocation: ₹2.4 crore.

Coverage: 2,500 acres.

Beneficiaries: 7,000 farmers.

Crops: 

     Manaparrai Kathari, Tharuvai Thakkali, Anaikomban Vendai, Siragu Avarai.  

12. Onion Storage Infrastructure

Objective:

     Prevent onion price surges through better storage.

Allocation: ₹18 crore.

Infrastructure: 36,000 MT storage structures.

Beneficiaries: 1,000 farmers.  

13. Micro Irrigation Expansion

Objective: Enhance water use efficiency.

Allocation: ₹1,168 crore.

Coverage: 3 lakh acres.

Beneficiaries: 1.3 lakh farmers.