Come to the rescue of tapioca growers: EPS

Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Tuesday urged the State government to come to rescue of the tapioca-growing farmers who have been affected by mealybug menace in 10

Image of tapioca used for representational purpose (File Photo | Kaviyoor Santhosh/EPS)

CHENNAI: Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Tuesday urged the State government to come to rescue of the tapioca-growing farmers who have been affected  by mealybug menace in 10 districts - Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Ariyalur and Perambalur. “The State government should send Agriculture department officials immediately to these areas,” Palaniswami said.