Wed Sep 17 12:10:48 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Mayiladuthurai Farmers Reap Benefits from National Agriculture Program
**MAYILADUTHURAI, September 17, 2025** – Farmers in Tirukkadaiyur, Tharangambadi block of Mayiladuthurai district, are seeing positive results thanks to vegetable cultivation initiatives under the National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP). Collector H.S. Srikanth, along with horticulture officials, inspected the thriving bottle gourd, ridge gourd, and bitter gourd crops grown by local farmers participating in the program.
The NADP aims to bolster farmers’ incomes and the rural economy by providing subsidies and essential inputs for a variety of crops, including vegetables. According to Deputy Director of Horticulture P. Chandra Kavitha, farmers in Tirukkadaiyur have already received inputs and implements valued at ₹87,760 under various NADP components. This support includes the distribution of traditional vegetable seeds, promoting integrated nutrient and pest management, and providing organic inputs.
Specifically, seeds of traditional varieties such as red cowpea and native bitter gourd were supplied to three farmers for cultivation across three hectares, amounting to ₹72,000. Integrated Nutrient Management inputs valued at ₹10,000 were given to a banana grower, while another farmer received bio-inputs worth ₹1,500. Essential farm tools such as spades, wheelbarrows, and soil pans were also distributed to participating farmers.
“These interventions are aimed at improving yield, reducing input costs, and ensuring better returns for the farmers,” stated Ms. Chandra Kavitha. “The scheme has also encouraged more farmers in the district to expand into vegetable cultivation.”
The successful implementation of the NADP in Tirukkadaiyur demonstrates the program’s potential to significantly benefit farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector in Mayiladuthurai district.
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