Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government raises Haj subsidy to ₹35,000 for first-time pilgrims
The Tamil Nadu government has announced an increase in the Haj subsidy for first-time pilgrims and unveiled a series of welfare allocations in its 2026-27 budget. The budget includes significant funding for educational scholarships, infrastructure for minority communities, and support for persons with disabilities.
Why it matters
This budget reflects the government's fiscal priorities regarding minority welfare and social inclusivity, impacting education and healthcare access for marginalized groups.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said the subsidy provided by the Tamil Nadu State Hajj Committee to first-time Haj pilgrims will be increased from ₹25,000 to ₹35,000.
Presenting the Revised Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly, Mr. Wilson said the government has allocated ₹372 crore for pre-matric and post-matric educational scholarships, ₹77 crore towards the tuition fees of students pursuing medicine and dentistry under the 7.5% reservation, and ₹13.41 crore as incentives for girl students to prevent school dropouts, to ensure that students belonging to the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and De-notified Communities can pursue school and higher education without hindrance.
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