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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 presented by TVK government

Published Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Updated August 5

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Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the Revised Budget 2026-27 on August 5, 2026, outlining various new schemes and allocations. Key announcements include a ₹300 crore habitation development scheme, a skill training program for 13 lakh youth, the establishment of India's first AI and innovation city 'Arivagam', and increases in fishing assistance and Haj subsidy. The budget also estimates the state's outstanding debt at ₹10,98,768 crore, with an allocation of ₹708 crore for the HR&CE Department and plans for a new law college in Madurai. Opposition leader M.K. Stalin criticized the budget as a "damp squib."

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  • Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the Revised Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
  • The Tamil Nadu government will implement the 'Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme' at a cost of ₹300 crore.
  • The Tamil Nadu government will launch the 'Vetri Skill Training Scheme' to provide industry-aligned skill training to 12 lakh college students and one lakh unemployed youth.
  • India's first dedicated AI and innovation city, named 'Arivagam', will be established in Tamil Nadu.
  • Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced an increase in lean-period fishing assistance from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per family.
  • The Tamil Nadu government increased the Haj subsidy for first-time pilgrims from ₹25,000 to ₹35,000.
  • The overall outstanding debt of Tamil Nadu is estimated to be ₹10,98,768 crore in the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27.
  • An allocation of ₹708 crore has been made for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department in the Revised Budget Estimates.
  • DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin described the Revised Budget Estimates presented by the TVK-led government as a “damp squib” on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
  • The Tamil Nadu government will establish a specialised Government Law College in Madurai.

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