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#TamilNadu Finance Minister P T R Palanivel Thiaga Rajan rises to present the first Budget of the new #DMK government headed by #MKStalin

This is the first time the state Assembly will witness presentation of e-budget

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Amidst uproar in the House by AIADMK members, Thiaga Rajan begins his speech by quoting a couplet from Thirukkural. He invokes social reformer E V R Periyar and #DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

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Thiaga Rajan says the DMK government will stay to its commitment made in the election manifesto released before the April 6 polls. This revised Budget will lay a strong foundation for the full-fledged Budget for 2022-2023.

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Acknowledging and understanding the depth of the problem or challenge is key to solving them. The government will give importance to fulfilling all poll promises. They will be implemented one by one.

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The government decides to digitise all documents relating to debates in the legislature from 1921, says Thiaga Rajan

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Rs 5 crore will be allotted for excavation through scientific methods, Thiaga Rajan, said adding that an open-air museum will be established in Keezhadi near Madurai.

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The Old Age Pension will be completely reformed to ensure that every deserving person receives assistance from the government, says Thiaga Rajan

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This government has decided to strengthen the PDS system. Pulses and cooking oil will continue to be distributed through PDS in 2021-2022, says Thiaga Rajan

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Over 85 lakh households which do not have piped water connection will get one by March 31, 2024, says Thiaga Rajan

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As many as 4,133 places have been identified as flood-prone areas in the state and steps will be taken for precautionary measures.

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Over 85 lakh households which do not have piped water connection will get one by March 31, 2024, says Thiaga Rajan

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Rs 3 crore will be allotted as MLA LAD funds for each legislator, says Thiaga Rajan. Anna Marmalarchi Thittam and Namaku Naame Thittam will be implemented again, says Thiaga Rajan

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Thiaga Rajan announces the launch of Singara Chennai 2.0 and says efforts will be taken to ensure that every household gets piped water.

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Kodambakkam-Poonamallee corridor under Chennai Metro Phase-II will be rolled out in June 2025. All corridors under the Phase-II will be completed by 2026, says Thiaga Rajan

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Tamil Nadu will formulate a State Education Policy, Thiaga Rajan and says smart classes will be set up. Model schools will be set up.

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Tamil Nadu will establish 10 new arts and science colleges this year, says Thiaga Rajan

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Tamil Nadu will establish a Siddha University, says Thiaga Rajan

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IT parks (Tidel Parks) will be set up in Tiruchitrambalam in Villupuram, Vellore, Tiruppur, and Thoothukudi, says Thiaga Rajan

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SIPCOT with plug and play facilities will be set up in backward districts like Tiruvannamalai, Namakkal, and Virudhunagar.

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Siddha Medical College will be established under Sri Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple in Palani in Dindigul district, says Thiaga Rajan

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The state will invest in improving sports infrastructure and will encourage people interested in taking up sports as a career. The state will try and establish sports center in every assembly constituency at a cost of Rs 3 crore, says Thiaga Rajan

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Thiaga Rajan announces the price of petrol will be reduced by Rs 3 in Tamil Nadu. The DMK had promised to cut price by Rs 5 in its manifesto.

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Thiaga Rajan completes his Budget speech lasting for over 3 hours.

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