Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE: CM Vijay-Led TVK Government to Present Maiden State Budget Today

August 05, 2026 10:55 AM | Annanin Seer Scheme:

On the occasion of a woman`s marriage, the government will provide an 8-gram gold coin and one silk saree. An allocation of ₹812 crore has been made for the scheme,

August 05, 2026 10:53 AM | Breakfast Scheme Expanded

The Tamil Nadu government has expanded the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to include Classes 6 to 8. The scheme will benefit 15.14 lakh students in 15,414 government schools, with an allocation of ₹710 crore.

August 05, 2026 10:50 AM | Labour Welfare Boost

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹2,022 crore to the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department in the 2026–27 State Budget.

August 05, 2026 10:47 AM | TN Budget 2026: Major Push for Education, AI and Youth Skilling

- ₹150 crore allocated for the Vetri Thiran Payirchi Thittam skill development scheme.

- Class 12 graduates and college graduates will be eligible to benefit from the programme.

- 20,000 youth from government and private institutions will receive skill training every year.

- Eligible trainees will receive monthly financial assistance during the training period.

- 5,000 government school students will be provided TN SPARK training.

- A new AI Economy Mission will be launched to equip students, graduates, and professionals with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.

- Five institutions will receive special financial assistance to promote AI education and research.

- ₹17,150 crore allocated to the School Education Department.

- ₹2,022 crore allocated to the Higher Education Department.

August 05, 2026 10:42 AM | Olympic Centres of Excellence

The Tamil Nadu government will establish 10 Olympic Centres of Excellence across the State to train world-class athletes with the goal of winning Olympic gold medals. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced an allocation of ₹50 crore for the initiative in the 2026–27 Budget.

August 05, 2026 10:38 AM | Hostel Upgrade Plan

The Tamil Nadu government will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to modernise student hostel infrastructure across the State. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced an initial allocation of ₹10 crore for the initiative in the 2026–27 Budget.

August 05, 2026 10:37 AM | Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹560 crore for the `Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram` (Gold Ring) Scheme. Under the scheme, every child born in a government hospital to families permanently residing in Tamil Nadu will receive a one-gram gold ring, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced in the 2026–27 Budget.

August 05, 2026 10:36 AM | School Education Department

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹44,527 crore to the School Education Department in the 2026–27 Budget. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson also announced ₹2,000 crore for the Vetri Laptop Scheme, which will provide laptops to college students.

August 05, 2026 10:35 AM | The Tamil Nadu government has launched the `Puthiya Payanam Puthiya Vegam` scheme, under which 5.32 lakh Class 11 students will receive free bicycles, helmets, and water bottles. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced an allocation of ₹277 crore for the scheme in the 2026–27 State Budget.

August 05, 2026 10:28 AM | Allocation for Higher Education Department

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹8,393 crore to the Higher Education Department for the 2026–27 financial year, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday

August 05, 2026 10:26 AM | Budget allocation for School Education Department

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹44,527 crore to the School Education Department for the 2026–27 financial year, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced while presenting the State Budget in the Assembly.

August 05, 10:26 AM | The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹25 crore to restructure and modernise the State school curriculum, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced while presenting the Budget 2026–27.

August 05, 10:23 AM | Revenue Enhancement Committee

The Tamil Nadu government will constitute a Revenue Enhancement Committee to identify new ways to increase the State`s revenue. Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said the government expects to generate an additional ₹1,000 crore through a special levy on liquor manufacturers and another ₹15,000 crore through various revenue augmentation measures.

August 05, 10:21 AM | ₹129 Crore for `Super Clean, Super Campus`

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹129 crore to implement the `Super Clean, Super Campus` scheme in 10,000 government schools, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced in the Budget 2026–27.

August 05, 10:20 AM | Tamil Nadu will establish modern residential schools for Classes 9–12, with students receiving free uniforms and textbooks, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced in the Budget 2026–27.

August 05, 10:18 AM | The Tamil Nadu government has announced two new flagship initiatives, `Super Campus` and `Super Safety`, under the leadership of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The programmes aim to strengthen educational infrastructure and enhance public safety across the state as part of the government`s development agenda.

August 05, 10:06 AM | Finance, Planning and Development Minister N. Marie Wilson began presenting the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27 by paying tribute to the ideological leaders of the TVK before delivering her maiden Budget speech in the State Assembly.

August 05, 09:50 AM | Key Expectations from the Budget

- The Budget is expected to provide clarity on the TVK government`s election promises, including the proposed Madhippumiku Magalir Thittam, which offers ₹2,500 per month to eligible women heads of families.

- Another major expectation is the announcement of an unemployment allowance for eligible jobless youth as part of the government`s employment and social welfare initiatives.

- The Budget is being prepared amid significant financial constraints, with the government having so far refrained from announcing major welfare schemes, except for the Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram (Gold Ring) Scheme.

- The government is expected to present its fiscal priorities, welfare programmes, and development roadmap for the 2026–27 financial year.

- According to Minister Aadhav Arjuna, the Budget will place a strong emphasis on youth empowerment, economic growth, and long-term development, with transformative initiatives aimed at shaping Tamil Nadu`s progress over the next 50 years.

- The government is also likely to unveil its long-term "Vetri Tamilagam" (Prosperous Tamil Nadu) vision plan.

The Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27 will be presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, August 5, marking the first State Budget of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Government.

The Assembly is scheduled to convene at 10:00 AM, during which Finance, Planning and Development Minister N. Marie Wilson will table the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27.

The maiden Budget of the TVK government is expected to outline the administration`s fiscal priorities, economic strategy, welfare programmes, infrastructure investments, and development agenda for the current financial year.

With the new government presenting its first full Budget, the announcement is expected to include key policy initiatives, governance reforms, and sector-specific allocations across areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, social welfare, employment, and rural development.

The Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE presentation is being closely watched by citizens, businesses, industry stakeholders, and political observers, as it will set the direction for the state`s economic and developmental priorities under the new administration.