Tamil Nadu government announces Haj subsidy increase and new welfare allocations in 2026 budget
The Tamil Nadu government, led by the TVK, has presented its 2026 budget, which includes an increase in the Haj subsidy to ₹35,000 for first-time pilgrims. The budget features a total allocation of ₹1,700 crore for the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department. Additionally, the government introduced new social welfare initiatives, including a silk saree scheme and gold rings for newborns, while planning to generate ₹1,000 crore in additional revenue through a special fee on liquor manufacturing units.
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What Happened
The Tamil Nadu government presented its 2026 budget, which includes a hike in the Haj subsidy to ₹35,000 for first-time pilgrims. The budget also allocates ₹1,700 crore to the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department and introduces new welfare measures such as a silk saree scheme and the provision of gold rings for newborns.
To support these expenditures, the government plans to generate ₹1,000 crore in additional revenue by imposing a special fee on liquor manufacturing units. These measures reflect the administration's current fiscal strategy regarding social welfare and minority support.
Key Facts
- The Haj subsidy for first-time pilgrims has been increased to ₹35,000.Source not recorded
- The Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, and Minorities Welfare Department received an allocation of ₹1,700 crore.Source not recorded
- The government introduced a silk saree scheme and gold rings for newborns.Source not recorded
- A special fee on liquor manufacturing units is expected to generate ₹1,000 crore in revenue.Source not recorded
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