Tamil Nadu passes law, no fresh nod for oil exploration in Cauvery Delta region

The Cauvery Delta region is considered to be the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. It also accounts for a large part of the production of foodgrain and other agricultural produce in the state. Earlier this month, Palaniswami had promised a special law to put into effect his announcement that the Cauvery Delta region will be converted into a Protected Special Agricultural Zone.

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