Tamil Nadu 2026 Budget Live Updates: TVK Announces Gold Schemes, Free Laptops; Renews Call To Scrap NEET

Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme
Assistance of up to Rs 36 lakh per student for study at recognised international universities.
Beneficiaries in 2026-27: 362 students.
Allocation: Rs 131 crore.

Vetri Entrepreneur Scheme
Capital subsidy and interest subvention for enterprises established by Adi Dravidar and Tribal beneficiaries.
Allocation: Rs 75 crore.

A “Take Up Sports, Give Up Drugs” programme integrating the NCC and NSS with the Health, Police and Social Welfare Departments to promote sports, community service, civic responsibility and drug-free educational campuses.

Ten Olympic Centres of Excellence
Establishment of centres across Tamil Nadu to develop athletes capable of competing at the Olympic level.
Allocation: Rs 50 crore.

World-Class Sports Training for School Students
Specialised training for selected students aged eight to 18 with sporting aptitude.
Allocation: Rs 5 crore.

Financial Assistance for Elite Athletes
Assistance for 500 athletes performing in national and international competitions.
Allocation: Rs 22 crore.

Tamil Nadu Rural Sports Competition
Competitions intended to promote traditional Tamil sports.
Allocation: Rs 42 crore.

Daily After-School Sports Programme
One hour of structured sports and physical exercise after school each day in Government and Government-aided schools, supported by equipment and facilities.

Neighbourhood Sports Facilities Programme
Establishment of neighbourhood sports facilities, small gymnasiums and sports complexes in all blocks and urban local bodies.

Vetri Laptop Scheme: Distribution of laptops to college students as a learning and skill-development resource.

• Allocation: Rs 2,000 crore.

TN-SUDAR 

Construction of integrated student hostels through the newly proposed Tamil Nadu Student Housing & Infrastructure Corporation, or TNSHIC.

• Coverage: 200 integrated hostels providing one lakh beds.
• Capital outlay: Rs 3,200 crore.
• State construction grant: Rs 640 crore over two financial years.
• TNSHIC initial equity: Rs 10 crore.

Specialised Government Law College, Madurai

• Opening: Academic year 2027-28.
• Annual intake: 300 students.

Branded bicycles, helmets and water bottles for Class XI students in Government and Government-aided schools.

• Beneficiaries: About 5.32 lakh students.
• Allocation: Rs 277 crore.

Conversion of the 38 district central libraries into digital learning and innovation hubs with universal membership, digital content, 24x7 mobile and internet access, free Wi-Fi and co-working spaces.

Allocation: Rs 10 crore.

Establishment of Anti-Drug Clubs and student volunteer groups, display of the 10581 helpline, and use of the Drug-Free Tamil Nadu mobile application for confidential reporting.

Allocation: Rs 7 crore.

Revision of the curriculum to include experiential learning, critical thinking, creativity, financial literacy, gender equality, environmental awareness, digital competence, competitive-examination preparation and global citizenship.

Allocation: Rs 25 crore.

Modern residential schools for academically talented students from socio-economically disadvantaged families, covering Classes IX to XII. Education, food, accommodation, textbooks and uniforms will be free.

Allocation: Rs 125 crore for infrastructure.

Modernisation and infrastructure improvement of Government schools according to prescribed norms.

• Coverage: 3,734 schools—2,514 primary, 365 middle and 855 high and higher-secondary schools.
• Estimated cost: Rs 2,132 crore.
• 2026-27 allocation: Rs 300 crore.

The Tamil Nadu Government is set to implement the 'Super Clean Super Campus' Scheme. Under this scheme, daily  cleaning activities, maintenance of drinking water  facilities and toilets, and 24-hour security for school  campuses will be ensured, delivering Super Safety, 
Super Students and Super Campuses.

This scheme will be  implemented in 10,000 schools in the first phase,  with an allocation of Rs.139 crore in the Revised Budget Estimates for 2026-27

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Dr. N. Marie Wilson said, "An allocation of Rs 5.50 crores has been made to establish 10 Olympic Centres of Excellence across the state, with the aim of winning Olympic gold medals and elevating Tamil Nadu to the highest level in international sports.

Haj subsidy for first time pilgrims will be increased to Rs 35,000 from Rs 25,000, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson said in Budget 2026-27.

In Assembly, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson lists reformative initiatives, including transparency in tenders.

TVK regime's first TN Budget allots Rs 812 crore for 'gold coin, silk saree scheme' for women beneficiaries.

During Budget speech, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Dr. N. Marie Wilson said, "Vijay entered politics solely to repay debt of gratitude to the people. The Chief Minister has emerged victorious over numerous conspiracies and now leads the state with a commitment to provide good governance and healthy politics. He continues to champion the cause of genuine social justice. Tamil Nadu government has drawn up plans to achieve a 1.5 trillion Dollar economy by 2031."

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Dr. N. Marie Wilson announced Rs 44,527 crore for the School Education Department. A Special Law College will be established in Madurai from the 2027–28 academic year. Rs 8,393 crore has been allocated to the Higher Education Department. 

Presenting state Budget 2026-27, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Dr. N. Marie Wilson says, "Tamil Nadu Government urges Central Government to restore medical admissions based on Class 12 public examination marks...The State Government will implement the 'Vetri Laptop Scheme' for college students.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Dr. N. Marie Wilson says, "By 2031, artificial intelligence (AI) skills training will be provided to 500,000 students studying in engineering colleges, polytechnic colleges, and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state."

A Special Law College will be established in Madurai from the 2027–28 academic year. Rs 8,393 crore has been allocated to the Higher Education Department. The Finance Minister announced five new Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will be established across Tamil Nadu at a total estimated cost of Rs 90 crores.

Presenting state Budget 2026-27, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Dr. N. Marie Wilson says, "Tamil Nadu Government urges Central Government to restore medical admissions based on Class 12 public examination marks...The State Government will implement the 'Vetri Laptop Scheme' for college students. Rs 44,527 crore has been allocated for the School Education Department.

(Source: ANI)

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly began with Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson's address. Wilson said, Tamil Nadu’s outstanding debt has doubled over the last five years with the new government bringing transparency in the tender process.