Tamil Nadu government unveils affordable housing scheme for middle income families
The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹8,852 crore to the housing and urban development department in its 2026-27 budget, introducing the 'My Home' scheme for affordable housing targeting middle-income families. Under this initiative, one lakh houses will be constructed over seven years through a public-private partnership model, with an additional ₹15,000 crore investment planned. The government also announced the redevelopment of ageing tenements and the establishment of an AI-based governance platform to streamline planning permissions.