Chennai — tamil Nadu chief minister M. K. Stalin today inaugurated 16 Uzhavar Angadis (farmers’ markets) established in Chennai and its suburban areas as part of the state government’s effort to improve direct market access for farmers and strengthen agricultural marketing infrastructure.

Purpose of the Uzhavar Angadi Scheme

The Uzhavar Angadis are direct sales outlets where farmers can sell their agricultural produce directly to consumers without middlemen, helping them secure better prices and reduce marketing costs. These markets act as an extension of the traditional Uzhavar Sandhai concept that promotes direct farmer‑to‑consumer trade in tamil Nadu.

The establishment of 16 such markets in and around chennai aims to strengthen local food supply chains and provide consumers with fresh farm produce at fair prices while increasing farmers’ profits.

Infrastructure Projects to Support Agriculture

Alongside the Uzhavar Angadis, the chief minister inaugurated several other agricultural infrastructure projects to benefit farming communities:

Six Integrated Agriculture Extension Centres to provide technical support and guidance to farmers

Six Sub‑Agriculture Extension Centres for localized agricultural assistance

Two seed storage godowns to enhance seed preservation and availability

Four regulated marketing complexes to support structured agricultural trade

A 100‑tonne capacity cold storage facility to reduce post‑harvest loss

Two Integrated Seed Certification and Organic Certification Department complexes to support quality assurance and certification requirements of seeds

A hostel for diploma students in horticulture and an Agricultural Engineering Department extension centre to strengthen agricultural education and service delivery

Together, these facilities were inaugurated with a larger infrastructure investment of about ₹53.60 crore aimed at modernising agricultural support systems in the region.

Supporting Farmers with technology and Machinery

At the event, cm stalin also flagged off 672 units of agricultural machinery worth approximately ₹13.28 crore, extending the state’s farm machinery hiring services to farmers who may not be able to afford costly equipment on their own.

This effort is expected to improve farm efficiency, reduce cultivation costs, and support mechanisation — especially for smallholder and marginal farmers.

Government’s Focus on Farmer Welfare

The launch of these markets and extension centres reflects the tamil Nadu government’s ongoing commitment to boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening rural economies. By investing in direct marketing infrastructure, storage solutions, and mechanisation support, the state aims to empower farmers to increase their incomes and better compete in regional markets.

Chief minister stalin stressed that such initiatives not only benefit farmers’ livelihoods but also help stabilize food prices and improve the supply of fresh produce for urban consumers.

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