The DMK government on Saturday dedicated the Tamil Nadu’s first-ever agriculture budget to the “bravehearts” opposing the Centre’s farm laws while proposing schemes to achieve food security over the next 10 years. A total of Rs 34,220.65 crore has been allocated for agriculture and allied sectors for the year 2021-22, said agriculture minister M R K Panneerselvam. City residents planning a drive along ECR, OMR or GST Road to explore places of attraction on Sunday may have to put it off as the Chengalpet district administration has decided to ban the entry of tourists to these spots on August 15. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
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