Horticulture officers protest demanding cancellation of Farmer Officer Contact scheme 2.0
Horticulture officers in the region demonstrated in Salem, demanding the repeal of the Farmer Officer Contact scheme 2.0, which they say has harmed officers and farmers since its November 2025 roll-out.
Members of the district Tamil Nadu Horticulture Officers' Association held a protest in Salem calling for the cancellation of the Farmer Officer Contact scheme 2.0 and for reinstatement of the previous system.
Protesters said the scheme—issued urgently in November 2025—has adversely affected horticulture officers and farmers, citing recommendations of expert panels and field-level problems. Association leaders and local staff participated in the demonstration.
The protest took place near the Namakkal District Collectorate area and other district locations; participants included union members and local cultural leaders who supported the demands.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai