Horticulture officers protest at Collectorate in Thoothukudi; special people’s courts convened across the district
Horticulture officers protested at the Thoothukudi Collectorate seeking better coordination of farmer-support schemes. Special people’s courts were held across the district to resolve agricultural and civil disputes and to hear community concerns on environment and livelihoods.
Horticulture and hill-crop department officers in Thoothukudi held an awareness protest in front of the Collectorate, with district coordinators and department officials participating.
The officers urged coordinated implementation of farmer-support schemes, stressing the need for integrated oversight rather than dispersal of related departmental programs. They highlighted the importance of the ‘Farmer Linkage Scheme 2.0’ and other technical support measures at the local level.
Separately, special people’s court sittings were held across the district, where agricultural criminal cases and document-related disputes were considered. The sessions also addressed community demands on environmental protection, tree planting and livelihood issues.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai