Tamil Nadu Agri Budget
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Why in news
Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam announced that the state reversed the decline in cultivable land by increasing double-cropped area by 2 lakh hectares in 2024-25.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government increased its agricultural budget from ₹34,220 crore in 2021-22 to ₹45,661 crore in 2025-26. The state implemented agroforestry initiatives and water/land resource improvement schemes to boost farmers' income.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTamil Nadu's agricultural budget increased from ₹34,220 crore (2021-22) to ₹45,661 crore (2025-26)
- FactDouble-cropped area in Tamil Nadu increased by 2 lakh hectares during 2024-25
- SchemeAgroforestry initiatives and water/land resource improvement schemes were implemented in Tamil Nadu
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-led fiscal interventions and agroforestry in mitigating the impact of climate change on cultivable land in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate resilience: Reversing land degradation through double-cropping and agroforestry models
- Fiscal strategy: Correlation between increased budgetary allocations and rural land resource improvement
Keywords: Double-cropping · Agroforestry · Climate resilience · Fiscal allocation · Sustainable agriculture
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