Agriculture

Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

கால்நடை வளர்ப்பு, பால்வளம் மற்றும் மீன்வளம்

Department overseeing animal husbandry, dairy development, and fisheries in Tamil Nadu

Minister

Anitha R. Radhakrishnan

DMKTiruchendur

Secretary

M. Vijayalakshmi, IAS

Indian Administrative Service

Budget 2025-26

4,500 CrTotal

Revenue Expenditure3,800 Cr

Capital Expenditure700 Cr

Agencies & Bodies (3)

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)(University)Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation(Corporation)Aavin (Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation)(Federation)

Key Schemes (2)

Free Livestock Insurance Scheme

Providing free insurance coverage for livestock owned by farmers

Marine Fishermen Savings-cum-Relief Scheme

Financial assistance to marine fishermen during fishing ban period