Tamil Nadu Revamps e-Vaadagai App: Farmers Gain Easy Access to Farm Machinery |

Updated: February 22, 2026 13:22

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Tamil Nadu’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department launched the upgraded e-Vaadagai 2.0 app, enabling ryots to book farm machinery online with greater transparency. Developed at a cost of ₹37.88 lakh, the app integrates cooperative and private operators, addressing labour shortages and boosting timely cultivation practices.

The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled the revamped e-Vaadagai 2.0 mobile application, a digital initiative designed to make agricultural machinery more accessible to farmers across the state. Launched on 21 February 2026 by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam at the Dharmapuri Marketing Committee office in Mathikonpalayam, the app represents a significant step toward modernizing farm operations.

Developed by the Agricultural Engineering Department at a cost of ₹37.88 lakh, the upgraded platform expands the scope of the earlier version by integrating machinery owned by Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Societies (PACCS) and private operators. This ensures that farmers can book equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, and harvesters directly from their smartphones, eliminating the need to visit government offices.

Key highlights of the revamped e-Vaadagai app include:

Expanded access: Farmers can now rent machinery from both cooperative societies and private operators.
Ease of booking: Online reservations reduce delays and ensure timely access to equipment.
Transparency: Digital records prevent misuse and guarantee fair allocation of resources.
Cost efficiency: Hiring machinery helps farmers overcome labour shortages and reduces cultivation costs.
Subsidy integration: The app aligns with government schemes offering subsidies on farm equipment rentals.

Officials emphasized that the initiative addresses pressing challenges such as labour scarcity, rising costs, and the need for mechanization in agriculture. By enabling farmers to book machinery for tasks ranging from land leveling to harvesting, the app supports productivity and reduces drudgery.

Farmers in regions like Dharmapuri and Salem welcomed the move, noting that mechanization is critical for timely sowing and harvesting, especially in areas with unpredictable weather patterns. The government hopes that the app will encourage wider adoption of technology in agriculture, bridging the gap between traditional practices and modern efficiency.

The revamped e-Vaadagai 2.0 app is expected to serve as a model for other states, showcasing how digital platforms can empower farmers, improve transparency, and strengthen rural economies.

Sources: DT Next, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, OneIndia Tamil

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