Agricultural services camps held in Theni district
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday launched the Uzhavarai Thedi Velanmai - Uzhavar Nala Thurai initiative in Theni district via video conference. Camps were held in the district as per the initiative.
The main objective of the initiative was to deliver agricultural services to farmers in the villages. The initiative was launched in the presence of Theni Collector Ranjeet Singh, Cumbum MLA N. Ramakrishnan and other government officials.
Speaking on the occasion in Uthamapalayam, Theni Collector Ranjeet Singh said that under the initiative, the requirements of the farmers would be ascertained and the agricultural services will be provided to them
The farmers will also be given awareness on agriculture related services and schemes. Camps will be held in villages and experts will be visiting the villages along with the Department officials to help the farmers, he said. The Collector also distributed coconut saplings and tomato seedlings to the farmers at the event.
Following the event, the Collector inspected the Accident and Emergency Care Centre which is being constructed at a cost of ₹3.6 crore at Uthamapalayam Government Hospital. He also inspected the Maternity Ward being constructed at a cost of ₹12 crore at Cumbum Government Hospital. The Collector instructed the officials to ensure that the works were completed as per the schedule.
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