The Budget has presented with the theme ‘Crossing obstacles and marching towards growth’.
The budget focused on Grand 7 Tamil dream - social justice, welfare of marginalized, transforming Tamil youth as global achievers, knowledge-based economy, equality focused on welfare of women, sustainable future and Tamil language and culture.
The total revenue receipts, including Central Transfers, are estimated at Rs.2,99,009.98 crore, marking a modest increase over the previous year.
The State’s Own Tax Revenue is pegged at Rs.1,95,172.99 crore, indicating healthy growth.
Meanwhile, revenue expenditure is expected to rise to Rs.3,48,288.72 crore, with significant allocations for salaries, pensions, and welfare schemes.
Despite challenges, the fiscal deficit is contained at 3.44% of GSDP, in line with fiscal consolidation goals.
Chief Minister’s Thayumanuvar Poverty eradication scheme will identify five lakh families living in poverty and provide welfare assistance.
The Tamil Nadu government unveils a new payroll subsidy initiative aimed at boosting high-paying jobs in Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
Under the scheme, a subsidy of 30% will be provided in the first year, followed by 20% in the second year, and 10% in the third year for positions offering a monthly salary exceeding Rs 1 lakh.
The Government allocates Rs 2 crore to promote Tamil literature globally.
It announced free higher education for transgender individuals.
This initiative aims to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities in higher education for the transgender community.
Rs 1,000 crore allocated for government school infrastructure development, including the installation of smart classrooms in all 23,000 primary schools.
It planned to upgrade 45 Polytechnic Colleges to Industry 4.0 standards, aiming to align technical education with contemporary industry needs.
Government plans to construct three new Thozhi hostels for working women.
New IT Park will be set up in Coimbatore, spanning over two million square feet.
The Government plans to establish a new IT park in Thanjavur, with the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT).
Rs 120 crore has been allocated for the Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme.
Tamil Nadu is set to launch the Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission.
It is aimed at fostering the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across various sectors within the state.
Tamil Nadu is gearing up to host the World Startup Summit in January 2025.
The Government is set to introduce the 'Tamil Pudhalvan' scheme, aimed at incentivizing government school students to pursue higher education.
Under this initiative, students will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 to support their educational endeavours, fostering greater participation in higher educational institutions.
Government intends to set up new industry skilling centres in 100 government arts, science, and engineering colleges.
Tamil Nadu government is to create four Olympic academies.
Rope car facility is to come up at Tiruparankundram and Thiruneermalai.
Budget of ₹2 crore has been allocated for ethnographic documentation of Sourashtra and Paduga languages and languages of tribals including Thodas, Kothar, Cholakar, Kaani and Narikuravar.
An open-air museum would be constructed at the Keeladi excavation site.
Tamil Nadu government announces setting up of the ‘Tamil Nadu State Highways Authority.
The Govt announced a mission for a ‘Hut-free Tamil Nadu’ by 2030.
‘Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam’ is to be implemented at ₹3,500 crore to provide housing facilities to the poor.
The property tax reimbursement scheme would be expanded to all ex-servicemen.
It unveiled TN-SHORE (Neithal Meetchi Iyakkam), a scheme to restore coastal resources across 14 districts of the State.
State of the art film city will be established in Poonamallee at the cost of Rs 500 crore.