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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Sanjay Vijayakumar

In an election year, Tamil Nadu Budget focuses on pro-poor measures, inclusive growth

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu on Monday presented Tamil Nadu’s budget for 2024-25, which focused on inclusive growth, pro-poor measures, infrastructure development and allocation for various ongoing welfare schemes, amid a tight financial situation and took a glide path of fiscal consolidation.

The budget, he said, has been prepared on 7 pillars- Social Justice, Welfare of the marginalized, Transforming young Tamils as global achievers, Knowledge based economy, Equality focused on welfare of women, Sustainable Green Future and Tamil Language and Culture, Mr. Thenarasu said in his budget speech.

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