In this screengrab from a video posted on Aug. 5, 2026, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar conducts proceedings in the House on the day of the presentation of the state government's maiden budget<\/p>\n
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the state budget for the financial year 2026-27, outlining a visionary roadmap to transform the state into a 1.5 trillion-dollar economy by the year 2031.<\/p>\n
In his address to the Legislative Assembly, the Finance Minister lauded the leadership of Chief Minister Vijay, stating that his entry into public service was driven by a moral obligation to the people.<\/p>\n
He remarked that the Chief Minister has successfully navigated various political challenges to establish a foundation for transparent governance and principled politics.<\/p>\n
According to the Minister, the administration has not only met its initial commitments but has exceeded expectations in its pursuit of genuine social equity.<\/p>\n
A massive portion of the budget has been dedicated to revitalising the state's educational landscape. The government has earmarked \u20b9300 crore for modernisation of 3,734 state-run schools.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, a new initiative, 'Super Clean, Super Campus ', focused on campus hygiene and security, will be launched in 10,000 schools during its opening phase, supported by an outlay of \u20b9139 crore.<\/p>\n
This program aims to provide round-the-clock protection and consistent maintenance of facilities like restrooms and drinking water systems.<\/p>\n
In a significant move, Wilson formally urged the Central Government to restore the process of medical admissions based on Class 12 public examination results.<\/p>\n
The Minister said that sum of \u20b9300 crores has been allocated this year for modernisation of 3,734 government schools in Tamil NaduUnder the 'Super Clean, Super Campus' scheme, daily cleaning, drinking water and toilet maintenance is to be provided in 10,000 schools in the first phase.<\/p>\n
A sum of \u20b9139 crore has been allocated for this. The Finance Minister also announced a major welfare initiative for college students with the introduction of the 'Vetri Laptop Scheme.'<\/p>\n
Under this program, the state government will provide laptops to college students to enhance their digital learning capabilities and academic resources.<\/p>\n
The education sector received a massive financial boost in this year's budget. The Minister informed the House that a substantial sum of \u20b944,527 crore has been earmarked for the School Education Department and a sum of Rs 8,393 has been earmarked for the Higher Education Department.<\/p>\n
In a significant move for rural and underprivileged students, the government announced the establishment of modern residential schools under the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Model Schools scheme.<\/p>\n
With an initial investment of \u20b9125 crore, these schools will provide education, housing, and healthcare to students from the ninth to the twelfth grade at no cost to their families.<\/p>\n