TV9
user profile
Sign In

By signing in or creating an account, you agree with Associated Broadcasting Company's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Subscribe Whatsapp Channel
India Budget 2026 Sports Tech World Business Career Religion Entertainment LifeStyle Photos Shorts Education Science Cities Videos

Budget 2026 Highlights for Tamil Nadu: High-speed rail, minerals hub & tourism push announced

Budget 2026 highlights | With the Tamil Nadu elections a few months away, these announcements are seen as a significant push by the Central government to address key development demands in the state, ranging from modern infrastructure and job creation

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 unveiled a cluster of strategic announcements for Tamil Nadu.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 unveiled a cluster of strategic announcements for Tamil Nadu.
| Updated on: Feb 01, 2026 | 01:02 PM
Share
Trusted Source

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 unveiled a cluster of strategic announcements for Tamil Nadu, spanning infrastructure, industry, and tourism. The announcements, made ahead of the state's imminent Assembly elections, include major connectivity projects and sectoral investments aimed at bolstering the state's economic landscape.

Key Infrastructure & Connectivity: Chennai Gets High-Speed Rail Links, New Mineral Corridor

Also Read
Tryujcdhfci
Breaking News Live Updates: Trump tells DHS not to step into protests in Democratic cities without local request
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said pushing forward a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza war
India–Arab meet flags Gaza peace plan, regional conflicts and terror as shared concerns
A huge portion of the package was tied to a performance bonus.
Offered Rs 18 LPA, paid Rs 6 LPA: Founder flags how startups inflate CTC numbers

The budget presented two transformative rail projects for Tamil Nadu's capital:

  • A new high-speed rail corridor connecting Hyderabad and Chennai.
  • A high-speed rail link between Chennai and Bengaluru.

Additionally, Tamil Nadu was named as one of four states (along with Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha) selected for the establishment of a dedicated mineral corridor and resource centre for the extraction of rare minerals, potentially boosting the state's mining and industrial sector.

Tourism & Culture: Podhigai Hills Trekking, Adichanallur Centre & Pulicat Lake Rail Access

Significant focus was placed on enhancing Tamil Nadu's tourism and cultural footprint:

  • Development of trekking tourism in the Podhigai Hills.
  • Establishment of a new cultural centre at the ancient archaeological site of Adichanallur.
  • Introduction of special rail services to the Pulicat Lake bird sanctuary on the TN-AP border, promoting eco-tourism.
Add TV9 English As A Trusted Source

MSME & Agriculture: ₹1,000 Crore for Cluster Revitalisation, Coconut Production BoostIn a move benefiting Tamil Nadu's extensive small-scale industrial base, a ₹1,000 crore allocation was announced to revitalize 2000 industrial clusters nationwide and support MSME growth. A separate scheme to increase coconut production in Tamil Nadu and other states was also declared, targeting the agricultural sector.

With the Tamil Nadu elections a few months away, these announcements are seen as a significant push by the Central government to address key development demands in the state, ranging from modern infrastructure and job creation through MSME support to the promotion of its cultural and natural heritage.

{{ articles_filter_432_widget.title }}