Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today (18 July 2026) inaugurated a Farmer Producer Organization (Global Chilli Agro Pvt Ltd) at Thiruchuli in Virudhunagar district.

Speaking at the event, Union Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman stated that this Farmer Producer Organization, which produces GI-tagged Samba chillies and value-added products, has been established with financial assistance from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). She appreciated that the company does not stop at merely providing loans to the farmers of this region but offers all necessary assistance, setting an example for the entire country.

She further noted that because the use of pesticides is very low in the chillies grown in this region, they are highly suitable for export to foreign countries. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary 'One District One Product' scheme, the government is providing all necessary support for chilli farming, value addition, and marketing in this district, she stated. She highly praised the officials of SIDBI for providing financial assistance as well as all other support, including export opportunities, to the farmers.

Launch of Export of Value-Added Samba Chilli Products:

The Minister flagged off the first batch of export vehicles carrying Samba chillies and their value-added products produced by this Farmer Producer Organization to Sri Lanka, parts of India including Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, as well as to e-commerce companies.

Inauguration of Indoor Sports Stadium Worth ₹4 Crore:

Earlier, at the Government Arts and Science College in Thiruchuli, Virudhunagar district, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated an indoor sports stadium. Built at a cost of ₹4 crore with financial assistance from SBI's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund, the stadium includes courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, chess, and carrom.

   

Speaking at the event, the Minister stated that the Central Government prioritizes sports development. Furthermore, she requested all students to make good use of this opportunity and the sports stadium to achieve milestones in sports. She extended her wishes that this region, the birthplace of Ramana Maharishi, should also excel in the field of sports.

District Collector Dr. N.O. Sukhaputra, MLA Shri Thangam Thennarasu, entrepreneurs, college students, and farmers, among others, participated in these events.

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