On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay announced a significant crop loan waiver scheme aimed at supporting farmers who borrowed from cooperative banks. The initiative will grant a complete waiver for loans up to ₹50,000 and a graded relief structure for larger loans, benefiting approximately 14.22 lakh farmers at a projected cost of ₹2,044.46 crore to the state government. The waiver applies to loans taken between May 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026, fulfilling a key election promise. Additionally, CM Vijay approved amendments to the Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, allowing theatres to screen five shows per day for newly released Tamil films for the first week, and on public holidays and weekends. This change responds to requests from the film industry for increased screening opportunities, streamlining the process by removing the need for separate permissions for these additional shows. These measures are expected to enhance both agricultural support and the film industry's operational capabilities in Tamil Nadu.