Tamil Nadu’s capital expenditure increased by about 31% to Rs. 5,196.21 crore in the first quarter of 2023-24.
This was Rs.3,976.45 crore in the same period last year.
However, Tamil Nadu’s share in aggregate capex among 20 States went down to 5% in the first quarter of 2024 from 6.7% in first quarter of 2023.
Capital expenditure is incurred by State governments to create fixed assets such as roads and bridges, irrigation structures, schools, hospitals and investments made in public sector undertakings.
It helps to improve economic activity and create jobs.