Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Vijay Thalapathy Govt's Big Welfare & AI Roadmap

The TVK-led government has presented its first Tamil Nadu Budget with a strong focus on welfare, women, students, and digital governance. The budget announces an 8-gram gold coin and a silk sari for brides, along with a major push for artificial intelligence training for nearly five lakh students by 2031. India Today, Apoorva, highlights that the budget also focuses on expanding e-governance, improving public services, and strengthening the state's long-term development plans. It further addresses key issues such as the Mekedatu project, NEET, and the Cauvery dispute. The discussion breaks down the biggest announcements, key allocations, and the government's vision for Tamil Nadu's growth and welfare.