Chennai,— The tamil Nadu government has announced that the “Mannuyir Kaappom” scheme will be implemented with an outlay of ₹178 crore, Agriculture minister M. R. K. Panneerselvam informed on Tuesday. The programme is aimed at strengthening soil health and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across the state. (Reported today by local news)

What Is the “Mannuyir Kaappom” Scheme?

The name “Mannuyir Kaappom” translates roughly to “Protect Soil and Life”, reflecting its core goal of improving soil fertility, promoting eco‑friendly farming, and safeguarding agricultural sustainability. The scheme supports practices that enrich the biological life of soil and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers, helping farmers transition toward natural and sustainable agriculture.

This initiative builds on the broader “Chief Minister’s Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom Scheme” originally introduced in the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget for 2024‑25, with an overall planned investment of over ₹200 crore.

Key Objectives of the Scheme

The core focus areas of the Mannuyir Kaappom programme include:

1. Boosting Soil Fertility and Organic Life

The scheme encourages practices like green manure cultivation, which enriches soil nutrients and supports beneficial microorganisms, leading to healthier and more fertile land.

2. Promoting Eco‑Friendly Farming

It aims to decrease the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in cultivation and instead promote bio‑based agricultural methods such as vermicompost, green manures, and natural pest management to protect both land and crop quality.

3. Supporting Farmers with Inputs

Under earlier phases of the programme, the government distributed green manure seeds and farming inputs to farmers to cover hundreds of thousands of acres, helping them adopt sustainable practices.

4. Expanding Sustainable Agriculture Awareness

The scheme includes awareness campaigns, demonstrations, and training to help farmers understand soil management and the long‑term benefits of organic methods.

Financial Allocation and Implementation

According to the minister’s recent statement, the scheme will be implemented with a ₹178 crore budget approved for this phase. This funding is intended to roll out various sub‑components of the programme across tamil Nadu’s agricultural districts and support farmers directly with necessary materials and guidance. (As announced by M. R. K. Panneerselvam today)

Previously, an earlier version of the scheme announced during the 2024‑25 agriculture budget had earmarked around ₹206 crore for similar soil health and sustainable farming measures.

Expected Benefits for Farmers

Officials and agriculture experts believe the Mannuyir Kaappom initiative will:

· Improve soil quality and long‑term fertility for farms

· Reduce farmers’ dependence on expensive chemical inputs

· Promote cost‑effective and eco‑friendly agricultural practices

· Offer more resilience against climate‑related impacts on farming

The allocation signals the state government’s continued focus on sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare, helping ensure better yields and ecological balance in tamil Nadu’s agrarian economy.

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