Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces plan for new Secretariat-Assembly complex
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a ₹1,200 crore project to build a new integrated Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex in Chennai. The administration also plans to develop a new Olympic City and Motor Sports City to boost state infrastructure.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in administrative infrastructure and a major capital expenditure for the state of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday (September 3, 2026) unveiled plans to establish a new Assembly-cum-Secretariat integrated complex for ₹1,200 crore in Chennai, signalling the administration’s decision to move out of the historic Fort St. George.
This modern integrated complex will house all State government departments and will be established at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore on a built-up area of 20 lakh sq. ft., he said.
Making a slew of announcements under Rule 110 in the Assembly, the Chief Minister informed that the State government would set up a Tamil Nadu Olympic City and a Motor Sports City in Chennai.
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