Mon Mar 09 16:32:54 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Farmers Demand Agriculture Service Connections Under Tatkal Scheme in Coimbatore
The Story
Vivasayigal Sangam, a non-political farmers’ association, has appealed to the State government on March 9, 2026, to expedite agriculture service connections under the Tatkal scheme for applicants who made their one-time payments by December 17, 2025. The association reports that approximately 10,000 applicants within the Coimbatore Superintending Engineer – North Circle’s jurisdiction are slated to receive these connections promptly.
The Tatkal self-financing scheme, introduced in 2022-23, aimed to address the backlog of 52,742 pending applications for agriculture service connections. The scheme was presented as an optional pathway that would not affect the regular seniority of other applications.
Key Points
- Vivasayigal Sangam urges the State government to prioritize Tatkal scheme agriculture service connections.
- The request pertains to applicants who paid by December 17, 2025.
- 10,000 applicants in Coimbatore – North Circle are expected to receive connections soon.
- The Tatkal scheme was initiated in 2022-23 to address a backlog of 52,742 applications.
- The scheme was optional and designed not to impact the regular seniority of applications.
Key Takeaways
- Farmers are actively seeking expedited access to agriculture service connections through the Tatkal scheme.
- The backlog of applications remains a significant issue, despite the introduction of the Tatkal scheme.
- Farmers’ associations play a crucial role in advocating for the needs of the agricultural community.
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