Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Diploma college in Nammalvar’s name to be launched to promote organic farming
Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth announced the establishment of a Diploma College for Organic Agriculture and the creation of the Nammalvar Award to promote sustainable farming. The budget also includes upgrades for agricultural research stations to improve farmer livelihoods.
Why it matters
State-level investments in organic farming and agricultural technology are critical for long-term food security and climate resilience.
Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth on Thursday (August 6, 2026) announced that the Tamil Nadu government would establish a Diploma College for Organic Agriculture in the name of renowned natural farming scientist, the late Nammalvar, at Sakkottai near Kumbakonam. The project has been estimated at ₹15 crore, with an initial allocation of ₹5 crore from the State fund for the current year.
Presenting the Agriculture Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister also announced that the Horticultural Research Station at Ooty in the Nilgiris would be upgraded into a state-of-the-art Agricultural Technology Research Centre. The initiative aims to promote chemical-free and sustainable farming practices, improve the livelihoods of farmers in the Nilgiris, and create better market opportunities for their produce. The upgradation will be carried out at a total cost of ₹10 crore, with an initial State allocation of ₹5 crore.
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