Farmers’ association pleads for suspension of job scheme in delta to overcome labour shortage for paddy cultivation

Key Points

1. Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers’ Protection Association requested suspension of MGNREGA in Delta region.
2. Request aims to ensure smooth completion of 'samba and thaladi' cultivation.
3. Farmers face shortage of labor for cultivation and weeding operations.
4. Good storage at Stanley Reservoir led to increased 'samba/thaladi' cultivation.
5. Outsourcing farmhands from other states has not met the labor requirements.
6. Association secretary: Sundara Vimalathan
7. Published date: November 03, 2025