“Over the past five years, sugarcane cultivation has declined from 100% to 30%. If this trend continues, TN may be forced to import sugar from Maharashtra.” – Minister Aadhav Arjuna
“The alliance with the PMK was the reason for the AIADMK’s victory in the northern districts. In seven districts of TN, the AIADMK has won only three constituencies.” – C.V.Shanmugam
A Bill to amend the Value Added Tax Act to impose a new Environmental and Social Welfare Tax on alcoholic beverages has been passed by the TN Legislative Assembly.
The TN Govt allocates Rs.264.14 crore for drug prevention and control.
The Uzhavar Sandhai (Farmers’ Market) opened by former chief minister M Karunanidhi at the bazaar in Kothagiri in Nilgiris district on June 8, 2009 is in a sorry state. The shandy, which used to be very busy, has only one shop functioning now. The public feel that it can be put back on track if all shops are reopened.