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Tamil Nadu ranks eighth in milk production and the department is responsible for production and processing of milk and other dairy products. [1] Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Aavin) is the nodal agency for the procurement, processing and marketing of milk and milk products.
A breeders' association, the American Tunis Sheep Breeders Association, was constituted in 1896. [4]: 156 The Tunis is listed as "watch" on the watchlist of the Livestock Conservancy. [3] Tunis sheep have been added to the Slow Food Ark of Taste. [6]
The registration department is responsible for all registration related activities including properties and marriages. [3] The department administers and ensures levying of stamp duties as per the enacted laws and guidelines values of properties. The department is also responsible for the maintenance of registration offices across the state. [3]
As of 2022, agriculture contributed to 13% of the state's GSDP. [1] As of 2022, the state had 6.15 million hectares under cultivation. [2] The department is responsible to ensure stable agricultural production, devise and implement methodologies to increase food production and ensure availability of raw materials for agro-based industries.
The Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board (TNSAMB) was constituted by an executive order of the State Government in G.O. Ms. No.2852 Agriculture Department, dated: 24.10.1970 and functioning since 24.10.1970, with the objective to regulate the activities of Market Committees and to act as an advisory body.
Full wool Merino sheep. The mandate of the centre is to: Undertake basic and applied research on all aspects of sheep and rabbit production. Develop, update and standardize meat, fibre and pelt technologies. Educate about sheep and rabbit production and utilization. Transfer improved technologies to farmers, rural artisans and development workers.
The state has the third highest number of MSMEs in India. As of 2016, there are 49.48 lakh MSMEs in the state, 7.8% of the country's total. [2] More than 51% of these industries are located in rural areas. [2]
The Department of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (Tamil Nadu) is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu. The department is responsible for enacting and implementing various policies for the welfare of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the state.