Summary:
According to official sources, the Agricultural department has set a target of bringing 2,000 acres under kuruvai cultivation this year. They cite frequent rains, increase in groundwater table and favourable climatic condition for more rainy days during the current southwest monsoon as reasons for surpassing kuruvai target. Field report suggested that farmers had raised nurseries to bring 1,000 hectares under paddy cultivation in 'kuruvai season'. more-inThe groundwater table in a few blocks in the district has improved due to frequent rain and this has raised the hope that the ‘kuruvai’ paddy cultivation target for the district would be surpassed. Officials say that chances are bright for bringing 1,000 hectares more, in addition to the target of 2,000 hectares, under paddy cultivation during 'kuruvai' season..