Tamil Nadu government announced a series of relief measures to farmers in the Thane cyclone-affected Cuddalore district, including a sum of Rs. 210 crore as compensation for damaged crops.
- A statement released today said that crops in 2.24 lakh hectares of area have been destroyed by the cyclone Thane.
- The Chief Minister assured help to the farmers of horticulture crops like Cashew, Jackfruit and Coconut.
- The government has planned to distribute the saplings free of cost apart from bearing the maintenance cost for a year.
- The farm labourers would be paid through MNREGA. This would also cover farmers who take up works in their own land.
- The government would provide a mini kit comprising seeds and fertilizers to farmers who take up plantation of pulses.
- For restoring the thoroughly damaged power connections, 8000 employees would be involved in the restoration work.
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