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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin fulfilled a long-standing demand of Tamil Nadu's farming community by issuing administrative orders granting farmers free access to excavate silt from public water bodies across the state. Stalin highlighted that lifting regulatory hurdles on collecting nutrient-rich sediment from local irrigation tanks, canals, and riverbeds significantly enhances soil fertility, increases agricultural yields, and reduces costly fertilizer dependency for rural cultivators.

The agrarian policy serves a dual ecological and developmental purpose by naturally deepening traditional water storage bodies while enriching agricultural fields across the state. Desilting water bodies prior to the monsoon season substantially expands reservoir holding capacities, facilitates groundwater recharge, and prevents flood runoff. Stalin emphasized that his administration prioritized simplifying procedural approvals, enabling farmers to transport fertile tank silt without bureaucratic delays.

Stalin stated that the initiative directly aligns with the comprehensive vision of the state's pioneering dedicated Agricultural Budget, which places grassroots farm prosperity at the core of economic policymaking. By supporting natural soil enrichment and systematically restoring regional water storage infrastructure, the government safeguards agrarian sustainability. Stalin reaffirmed that Tamil Nadu will continuously champion progressive policies that directly empower farmers and ensure regional food security.