A sum of ₹1.97 crore has been allotted under National Agriculture Development Programme (Maize) and National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (Maize) for establishing demonstration plots on 1,740 hectares of land in Virudhunagar district, said Collector Sharanya Ari.
Besides, ₹1.24 crore has been allocated under Public Distribution System Scheme for distribution of agricultural inputs.
In a statement, she said that around 35,000 hectares of maize is cultivated under rainfed regions in the district.
Subsidy inputs comprising 15 kg of maize seeds, 12.5 kg of micronutrient mixture, one litre of liquid bio-fertilizer, 15 kg of crop growth catalyst and 4 kg of bio-pesticide will be provided at a subsidy of up to ₹11,500 per hectare. Each farmer can establish demonstration plots covering a maximum area of two hectares, the statement said.
Besides, maize seeds will be distributed 15 kg per hectare, with a subsidy of ₹1,500. In addition, 12.5 kg of micronutrient mixture, one litre of liquid bio-fertilizer and four kg of bio-pesticide per hectare will be provided with 50% subsidy.
Maize seeds and agricultural inputs required under the schemes have been stocked at Block Agricultural Extension Centres and Sub-Agricultural Extension Centres.
Interested farmers can approach the nearest Agricultural Extension Office with copies of their Aadhaar card, Chitta and other required land documents to get the subsidy, the statement added.
Published – October 01, 2026 09:41 pm IST
