Tamil NaduFriday, 12 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu launches ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation in 2026
On June 12, 2026, Tamil Nadu announced a ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package to support paddy cultivation in delta and non-delta districts.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 12, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a ₹134.83 crore Kuruvai Special Package for paddy cultivation, covering the Cauvery delta districts and other parts of the State.
Key specifics
- Paddy is cultivated in 52.72 lakh acres across Tamil Nadu, according to the official release.
- The Cauvery delta region covers 20.65 lakh acres annually, with 5.14 lakh acres under Kuruvai season cultivation on average.
- Non-delta districts account for 32.07 lakh acres annually, with 5.48 lakh acres under Kar, Kuruvai and Sornavari seasons.
- ₹77.5 crore has been allocated for delta areas and ₹57.33 crore for other districts under the 2026 package.
- Desilting of 2,325 km of C and D channels was completed at a cost of ₹10 crore, while 4,971 km of A and B channels are being desilted at a cost of ₹100 crore.
Exam lens
TNPSC geography-agriculture question type: match the district, season and allocation, with Mettur dam opening on June 12, 79.56 feet water level, 41.52 tmc ft storage, and 3.55 lakh acres possible through filter points as key facts.