Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: From gold for newborns to laptops for students, all major announcements in Vijay's first budget
While presenting the budget, Wilson praised Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for a number of incentives, including stopping kickbacks to some parties and individuals while giving them government tenders.
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, presented its inaugural budget in the state Assembly on Wednesday. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson emphasized the focus on welfare schemes, economic growth, and education. A key initiative includes a ₹812 crore scheme offering a gold coin, silk saree, and a gold ring to women during marriage.
For students, ₹777 crore has been set aside for bicycles, helmets, and safety holders to promote continued education. The state will also fund ultra-modern government residential schools, allocating ₹125 crore for this purpose. Additionally, ₹300 crore will be dedicated to modernizing schools, while a comprehensive road infrastructure program is planned with ₹9,300 crore.
The budget allocates ₹8,852 crore for housing, with a 'My Home' scheme aiming to build one lakh affordable homes via public-private partnerships. Furthermore, the subsidy for first-time Hajj pilgrims has been increased from ₹25,000 to ₹35,000. Education remains a priority, with ₹2,132 crore earmarked for school modernization and ₹2,000 crore for a laptop scheme for college students under the "Vettri Madikanini Thittam."
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