Tamil Nadu Budget 2021 - Rs.18,933 crore Allocated for Health and Family Welfare

The first paperless budget session in the history of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is presented at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai today (13-08-2021).

Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan, presented his maiden budget in which he allocated Rs. 18,933 crore for Health and Family Welfare in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu govt allocates Rs. 959 crore for Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity benefit scheme

The vacancies in higher educational institutions will be filled on priority basis: Tamil Nadu finance minister Palanivel Thiagarajan

Finance Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan has announced in the budget that a new Siddha Medical College will be started through the Palani Dandayuthapani Temple to promote the ancient Siddha medical system which will be enhanced with the knowledge of the Siddhars.

In many districts the number of underweight and obese children is high and it is a matter of concern to ensure the well-being of the child during childhood.

Special provision has been made for upgrading the quality of Anganwadi Centers under the Integrated Child Development Program.