Tamil Nadu's State Budget Announcement Set for March 14
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Synopsis
On March 14, Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu will present the state budget in the Legislative Assembly. A supplementary budget is also slated for March 21. The session is expected to stir political debates, especially regarding the National Education Policy and law and order issues.
Key Takeaways
- Budget Presentation Date: March 14
- Supplementary Budget Date: March 21
- Significant Policy Changes: Anticipated for KMUT scheme
- Political Tensions: Expected between DMK and BJP
- Increased Legislative Strength: With new MLA Chandhirakumar
Chennai, Feb 18 (NationPress) The Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thangam Thenarasu, is set to unveil the state budget on March 14 during the Legislative Assembly session, as announced by Speaker M. Appavu on Tuesday.
The Business Advisory Committee will convene to determine the length of the session.
Furthermore, a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year is scheduled to be presented on March 21, according to Appavu's statements to the press.
It is anticipated that the budget will feature some unexpected announcements, particularly regarding the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme.
Recently, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin indicated that the number of eligible beneficiaries for the scheme will increase in the months ahead, which has heightened public anticipation for a major policy shift.
The budget session is expected to be highly charged due to the current political environment.
The ruling DMK-led coalition is likely to criticize the BJP-led Union government for the delays in fund disbursement to the state.
Moreover, the enforcement of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has associated with funding from the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, is anticipated to be a significant point of dispute.
On the flip side, the Opposition AIADMK and BJP are expected to spotlight the state's law and order issues, especially the increase in crimes against women and children, including sexual offenses.
The session will also see an enhancement in the DMK's legislative power with the introduction of V.C. Chandhirakumar as the MLA from Erode East.
Chandhirakumar, a prominent DMK figure, achieved a remarkable victory in the February 5 bye-election, winning by a margin of 90,629 votes. He officially took the oath of office as an MLA on February 10, with Speaker Appavu administering the oath at the Assembly Secretariat.
With high political stakes and critical policy issues on the table, the forthcoming Budget Session is poised to be a heated debate within the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
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