CM Vijay Announces Rs 134.83 Crore Kuruvai Package

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Friday announced the Kuruvai Special Package Scheme–2026, aimed at promoting paddy cultivation across the state. 

The scheme, with an estimated outlay of Rs 134.83 crore, will benefit farmers in both delta and non-delta districts. Paddy cultivation remains central to Tamil Nadu’s food security and the livelihoods of farmers. Seasonal cultivation during Kuruvai, Kar and Sornavari significantly contributes to the state’s agricultural output, particularly in the Cauvery delta and



adjoining regions.

On average, paddy is cultivated over 52.72 lakh acres annually in the state. Of this, about 20.65 lakh acres fall within delta districts such as Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, with Kuruvai cultivation accounting for nearly 5.14 lakh acres. 

Non-delta districts contribute the remaining 32.07 lakh acres under paddy cultivation. The Chief Minister said the initiative aims to encourage farmers to take up Kuruvai cultivation and improve both productivity and overall output.