Chennai: The TVK govt’s maiden budget is as much a political statement as an economic exercise. Three months in office, the C Joseph Vijay-led govt is attempting to translate its electoral mandate, balancing campaign commitments with fiscal prudence as local body elections draw closer.The budget seeks to carve out an identity distinct from those of…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday unveiled a youth and sports push aimed at preventing drug abuse, producing Olympic champions, and making sports a part of every day life, with a Rs 1,051-crore for the Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department. The govt has nearly doubled the allocations from Rs 572 crores last financial year.Key…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and finance minister N Marie Wilson CHENNAI: The C Joseph Vijay govt’s maiden budget in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday played to two galleries — women and youth — while trying to balance fiscal discipline with welfarism.State finance minister N Marie Wilson’s budget sought to revive a discontinued free…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday announced a series of welfare measures for women, children, senior citizens and transgender people. They include an eight gram gold coin for eligible brides and the setting up of new elder care homes. The budget has allocated Rs 9,818 crore to the social welfare and women empowerment department.Among the…
Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the ruling TVK government of diversionary tactics. CHENNAI: Leader of opposition and DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling TVK government, alleging that his recent arrest was a deliberate attempt to divert attention from key issues such as the Cauvery water dispute and the Mekedatu dam…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and finance minister N Marie Wilson CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt would set up a high-level committee to review and rationalise welfare spending, state finance minister N Marie Wilson said on Wednesday. The govt would constitute an expert committee to review all welfare programs by evaluating the impact on…
CHENNAI: Leader of opposition Tamil Nadu assembly and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday took an identical stand in criticising the first budget of the TVK govt calling it a “big zero.”Speaking to reporters after the budget was presented, Udhayanidhi said no new schemes or projects had been announced in the budget. “The…
CHENNAI: A total of 1,000 new air-conditioned electric buses would be inducted into MTC in Chennai under the gross cost contract, Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson announced on Monday while presenting the 2006-07 budget.To support the rollout of the new fleet, Rs 500 crore has been earmarked to upgrade electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Wednesday announced a new interest subsidy scheme for women self-help groups (SHGs). Under the scheme, women SHGs that repay loans on time would receive an interest subsidy, benefiting loans to the tune of Rs 38,000 crore this year, said state finance minister N Marie Wilson while presenting the 2026-27…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has allocated Rs 23 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the preservation and promotion of traditional folk arts. It will cover 200 selected folk art groups, with financial assistance to support 100 days of performances annually.Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister N Marie Wilson said the govt wants…
