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Chennai, February 4th
Cuddalore and Villupuram will be declared cyclone affected districts and land tax will be completely waived for farmers. Further, as part of the over Rs 440.11 crore pending dues in cooperative banks, small-term loans will be converted as medium-term and medium-term as long-term loans,” she said in the Assembly.New crop loans would be disbursed and this move would benefit over 1.10 lakh farmers, she said.Ms. Jayalalithaa announced an all-inclusive package for farmers of paddy, coconut, cashew and jackfruit, including providing mini-kits, government assistance in irrigation, supplying seeds and samplings, among others.
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