Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the ‘Chief Minister’s Mannuyir Kaathu Mannuyir Kaappom’ scheme aimed at enhancing soil health across Tamil Nadu. With a budget of ₹206 crore, the scheme focuses on preserving soil fertility through green manure, with an initial allocation of ₹20 crore. In its first phase during 2024-25, green manure seeds will be distributed to cover 2 lakh acres, benefiting over 2 lakh farmers. Additionally, the Chief Minister flagged off 90 tractors and rotavators to be rented out at nominal rates to farmers.