Not only education, Tamil Nadu is excelling in agriculture too, says CM MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu has produced 456 lakh tonnes of food grains in four years, aided by timely water release from Mettur reservoir, CM MK Stalin said at the Agri Business Expo 2025 in Chennai. He highlighted initiatives like forming a Cashew Board and promoting agri startups to boost innovation and farmer welfare.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu excelled not only in education but also in numerous other fields and the state is a pioneer in agriculture, Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Saturday.
The state made progress in agriculture due to the initiatives of the government and timely discharge of water from the Mettur reservoir to facilitate agriculture activities, he said.
These measures have led to the production of 456 lakh tonne of food grains in four years, he added.
“We have formed a Cashew Board for the welfare of cashew nut growers and workers,” the CM said inaugurating a two-day Agri Business Expo 2025 held under the aegis of the Agriculture department at the Chennai Trade Centre, here.
The Agri Business Expo 2025 is a premier platform to showcase innovations, technologies, and opportunities in the agricultural sector. It brings together farmers, agri entrepreneurs, researchers, industries, exporters, and investors to explore partnerships and market linkages.
The stalls put up at the expo showcase agri food processing technologies and a separate pavilion has been established for agri startup ventures for young entrepreneurs.
At the event, Stalin said, “Tamil Nadu excelled not only in education but also in agriculture and various other fields. Many people are praising the excellent initiatives of the state government.” He wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide adequate fertilisers to be distributed to the farmers, he said. Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam and senior officials participated.
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Source : Deccan Herald
