Babies get gold, sarees for brides: Spending-heavy debut for Vijay’s 1st budget
Tamil Nadu's new government unveiled its first budget, emphasizing direct welfare spending despite a debt of nearly ₹11 lakh crore. Key initiatives include an eight-gram gold coin and silk saree for brides, funded by ₹812 crore, and a one-gram gold ring for newborns, with ₹560 crore allocated. The government aims to improve fiscal space through tighter administration and technology-driven governance.