The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa today said that 210 crore rupees would be given as compensation for damaged crops in the state. A statement released today said that crops in 2.24 lakh hectares of area have been destroyed by the cyclone Thane. The Chief Minister assured help to the farmers of horticulture crops like Cashew, Jackfruit and Coconut. According to the statement, the government has planned to distribute the saplings free of cost apart from bearing the maintenance cost for a year. The farm labourers would be paid through MNREGA. This would also cover farmers who take up works in their own land. Ms.Jayalalithaa said that the government would provide a mini kit comprising seeds and fertilizers to farmers who take up plantation of pulses. For restoring the thoroughly damaged power connections, Chief Minister said that 8000 employees would be involved in the restoration work.