The inaugural meeting for the 2026/2027 Maha season cultivation in the Manmunai West Divisional Secretariat division was successfully held on September 18, 2026. Presided over by Additional District Secretary Mrs. S. Sudharshini and organized by Divisional Secretary Mrs. Sathiyananthy Namasivayam, the event brought together key officials from irrigation, fertilizer, seed development, and insurance sectors, alongside local authorities and farmers.
During the meeting, plans were finalized to cultivate a total of 36,329.5 acres comprising 14,128 acres through irrigation and 22,201.5 acres through rainfed (Manavari) methods. Discussions focused on crucial agricultural topics, including irrigation project action plans, subsidized fertilizer distribution mechanisms, pending insurance compensations, the Karadianaru Project, water supply for highland crops, and special banking and loan facilities for farmers.
