Tamil Nadu announces Rs 2,247 crore package for drought-hit areas

The major chunk will go for farmers who have cultivated paddy to the tune of around Rs 2,049 crore

The newly sworn in Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami announced Rs 2,247 crore package for drought-hit farmers across Tamil Nadu. This is one of the promises he made when he assumed office last week.

The chief minister also said that the state has approached the Centre to sanction Rs 39,565 crore to help the drought-hit state.

According to a statement issued by the chief minister, the sanctioned amount by the state government will be directly credited to the farmers' bank accounts.

Farmers who depend on irrigation for their crop will get Rs 5,465 per acre while those who depend on seasonal rain will get