Subsidies for Cotton Farmers in Virudhunagar under the 'Mission for Cotton Productivity'
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu: Cotton farmers in Virudhunagar district will receive subsidies for various activities under the ‘Mission for Cotton Productivity’ to encourage the adoption of modern technology and boost production and productivity. The scheme includes provisions for demonstration plots, drone-based spraying of crop protection chemicals, and technical training for farmers.
District Collector Sharanya Ari stated that the mission aims to expand the area under cotton cultivation, improve crop quality and productivity, and connect farmers with modern agricultural techniques. Emphasis will also be placed on increasing farmers' income by the 2026-27 financial year.
Under the scheme, farmers will receive a subsidy of ₹14,000 for High-Density Planting System (HDPS) demonstration plots. Additionally, assistance of ₹18,500 is provided for demonstration plots utilizing close-spacing planting methods. Farmers will receive a subsidy of ₹9,500 for demonstration plots dedicated to Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton cultivation.
A subsidy of ₹7,500 will be provided for Integrated Crop Management (ICM) demonstration plots aimed at enhancing cotton production and productivity.
Furthermore, farmers opting for drone-based spraying of crop protection chemicals will receive a subsidy covering 50 percent of the associated costs. Farmers will also receive training on the use of modern technologies in cotton cultivation.
A total area of 1,600 hectares has been earmarked for various demonstration plots, while 800 hectares have been designated for drone-based spraying of crop protection chemicals under the scheme.
Interested farmers can register via the ‘Uzhavan’ app or by contacting the nearest Assistant Director (Agriculture) office.
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