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**Tenant Farmers in Tamil Nadu Excluded from ‘Kuruvai Special Package’ Scheme**
**THANJAVUR, May 27, 2025** – The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association has accused the government of neglecting the interests of tenant farmers in the implementation of the ‘Kuruvai Special Package’ scheme. According to association secretary Sundara Vimalanathan, tenant farmers are facing difficulties registering for the scheme because registration is primarily based on Farmers Registry details already uploaded online, excluding those who do not own the land they cultivate.
Vimalanathan highlighted that approximately 3 lakh acres of wetlands in the Cauvery delta region are owned by religious institutions and charitable trusts. This ownership structure effectively denies tenant farmers access to the benefits of the scheme, a situation the association deems unethical. The association is urging the government to address this issue and ensure equitable access to the scheme for all farmers, including those who lease land. Furthermore, they are calling for a tripling of the funds allocated to the scheme to adequately support the agricultural sector in the delta region.
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