Tamil Nadu Minister MRK Panneerselvam presents 'Agriculture Budget 2024-25' in state assembly, focusing on seed distribution to promote traditional paddy varieties for combating diabetes.

In five years, the total budgetary outlay for agriculture and allied sectors has gone up by nearly Rs.10,000 crore from Rs.34,221 crore in 2021-22 to Rs.45,661 crore in 2025-26, the minister said.

During the meeting, Commissioner of Agriculture of Tamil Nadu, L Subramanian, provided detailed information on rainfall distribution, reservoir water storage, crop coverage, measures taken by the ...