Tamil Nadu Budget 2024-25: Govt To Provide Free Education To Transgender Students

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Monday unveiled the state Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, highlighting the realisation of the "7 grand Tamil dream," with a strong focus on social justice and women's welfare. Presenting the Budget, Thennarasu outlined a series of initiatives aimed at achieving the state's developmental goals.

One of the key highlights is the introduction of the "Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam" housing scheme, named in honour of the late DMK patriarch and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. Under this scheme, the government plans to construct 8 lakh concrete houses in rural areas across the state by 2030, with the aim of eliminating hut dwellings.

In his Budget speech, Finance Minister Thennarasu reiterated the government's commitment to social justice, welfare of marginalised communities, and empowering Tamil youth to become global achievers. The Budget allocates substantial resources towards achieving these objectives.