https://vetrithamizhagam.in/ Latest sourced government action against the TVK 2026 election manifesto promises. ta-IN https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-A-2 2-A-2-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2026–27 budget allocated ₹1,545 crore to fund the increase of free electricity from 100 to 200 units. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-A-4 2-A-4-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget launched the MY-HOME scheme: ₹3,500 crore viability-gap funding plus ~₹15,000 crore PPP investment for 1 lakh homes over 7 years - smaller in scope than the promised 5 lakh houses; attached here as the closest umbrella promise. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-C-6 2-C-6-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget allocated ₹34 crore for burial-ground development. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-D-6 2-D-6-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget announced senior-citizen recreation centres (libraries, yoga, meditation) in 5 districts initially. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-4 3-B-4-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2026–27 budget allocated ₹812 crore for the Annanin Seer scheme - 8 grams of gold and a silk saree for brides. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-5 3-B-5-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2026–27 budget allocated ₹560 crore for the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram scheme - a 1-gram gold ring for every child born in a government hospital. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-A-1 5-A-1-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The maiden TVK budget allocated ₹5,932 crore for the expanded waiver (14.43 lakh farmers). The promised unlimited full waiver for under-5-acre farmers is still not fully met; disbursement is not yet confirmed. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-B-1 5-B-1-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget raised lean-period fishing assistance from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 for 1.93 lakh families (₹135 crore) - the promised ₹20,000 ban-period relief has not been announced. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-B-13 5-B-13-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget provided a ₹12 crore interest subsidy to support deep-sea fishing boat purchases. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-D-1 5-D-1-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Budget: Vetri Magalir goat-rearing scheme - five goats or sheep at 100% subsidy for eligible beneficiaries (₹110 crore) - and free milch cows for 10,000 eligible women every year (₹57 crore). (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-D-4 5-D-4-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget announced the Kaalnadaigal Kaappom livestock-insurance scheme with ₹31 crore. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-D-6 5-D-6-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget allocated ₹13 crore for fodder banks and depots to promote green-fodder cultivation. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-D-7 5-D-7-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Budget: 41 new veterinary hospital buildings, 25 polyclinics, 210 upgraded units and 143 mobile veterinary units. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-6-A-5 6-A-5-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget allocated ₹710 crore to expand the breakfast scheme to classes 6–8, covering 15.14 lakh students - as promised. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-6-C-1 6-C-1-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget allocated ₹2,000 crore under the Vetri Thiran Payirchi Thittam for skill development - the closest scheme to the promised district skill centres. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-7-A-4 7-A-4-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget allocated ₹3,200 crore for new SIPCOT industrial parks in backward districts over five years. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-9-A-2 9-A-2-2026-08-05 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The budget announced a rooftop-solar subsidy scheme with ₹50 crore - subsidy up to ₹1 lakh per household, in line with the promised slab. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-budget-2026-live-vijay-govt-to-present-maiden-state-budget-today) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-3 3-B-3-2026-08-04 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Free travel for women still operates only on city buses (about ₹16 crore a month reimbursed to transport corporations); the promised statewide extension to all government buses has not yet been implemented. (source: https://thefederal.com/category/states/south/tamil-nadu/tn-budget-2026-27-vijay-govt-likely-to-bet-big-on-womens-welfare-and-youth-252542) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-4-A-1 4-A-1-2026-08-04 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The unemployment allowance (₹4,000 for graduates / ₹2,500 for diploma holders) had not been rolled out as of the budget eve - no government order or application portal, and it is absent from the list of implemented promises. (source: https://thefederal.com/category/states/south/tamil-nadu/tn-budget-2026-27-vijay-govt-likely-to-bet-big-on-womens-welfare-and-youth-252542) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-1-A-11 1-A-11-2026-08-03 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court after Karnataka failed to comply with the CWRC's 28 July order (158–550 cusecs actually received at Biligundlu against 3,500 ordered), claiming a due share of 26.954 TMC. (source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/tamil-nadu/news-vijay-led-tamil-nadu-government-moves-supreme-court-over-cauvery-river-dispute-with-karnataka-2026-08-03-1050243) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-D-2 5-D-2-2026-07-31 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Milk dealers sought a ₹10/litre hike in Aavin's procurement price (daily procurement has fallen from 38.26 lakh to 25 lakh litres); the minister said the demands are under consideration. The promised ₹44/litre procurement price has not been announced. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/milk-dealers-seek-aavin-revival-higher-procurement-price-minister-promises-to-take-demands-to-cm-vijay) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-4-A-3 4-A-3-2026-07-30 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Appointment orders to 78 TNPSC Group 1 candidates (including 28 Deputy Collectors and 7 DSPs) and 48 Combined Technical Services candidates. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/07/30/cm-hands-over-tnpsc-group-1-appointment-orders-to-78-candidates/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-9-B-1 9-B-1-2026-07-29 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT CM inspected Chennai Metro Phase 2 works (118.9 km, ₹63,246 crore), took a trial ride on the driverless train, and directed officials to complete the project on schedule. (source: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/state/tamil-nadu-cm-joseph-vijay-inspects-chennai-metro-phase-ii-works-reviews-driverless-train-project-enn26072907001) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-8-B-9 8-B-9-2026-07-27 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pre-monsoon desilting flagged off on the CM’s directive - the Cooum (Padikuppam to Napier Bridge), Okkiyam Maduvu and more, covering 60 km of rivers, 54 km of canals and 3,700 hectares of lakes. The promised mission-mode restoration programme itself has not yet been announced. (source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/desilting-drive-across-major-waterbodies-in-chennai-from-jul-27-29-1974001) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-9-B-1 9-B-1-2026-07-27 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Union Housing Ministry again rejected the Coimbatore and Madurai metro DPRs (resubmitted by the state in May 2026), recommending BRTS instead - a setback for this promise. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/centre-rejects-tamil-nadus-fresh-bid-for-metro-rail-in-coimbatore-madurai) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-1-A-12 1-A-12-2026-07-23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT After the Sri Lankan navy arrested 9 Rameswaram fishermen, the CM raised the issue directly with the Prime Minister in Delhi and wrote to the External Affairs Minister seeking expeditious diplomatic steps to release all arrested fishermen. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/07/23/nine-tn-fishermen-arrested-by-sl-navy/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-4-A-4 4-A-4-2026-07-18 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Higher Education Minister announced collateral-free education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh for 1,00,200 students in 2026–27 (about ₹3,000 crore in all) - below the promised ₹20 lakh cap. (source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/financial-constraints-shouldnt-stop-higher-education-tamil-nadu-to-support-over-1-lakh-students-with-around-3000-crore-in-education-loans) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-10-C-1 10-C-1-2026-07-14 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Chief Secretary circular requires every government office to display bilingual anti-bribery boards with the DVAC WhatsApp helpline (9498180936); inspection wings will verify compliance. The promised dedicated complaint number is not yet a separate new helpline. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-mandates-display-of-anti-bribery-boards-in-all-government-offices) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-A-6 2-A-6-2026-07-14 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT CM launched distribution of 73,000 new smart ration cards; iris and facial authentication are being studied and a PDS commodity-quality review is under way. The promised doorstep ration delivery has not yet been announced. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cm-vijay-launches-rollout-of-73000-new-ration-cards-iris-facial-authentication-being-studied-says-minister) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-5 3-B-5-2026-07-14 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT TNMSC floated a tender to procure about 4.41 lakh 22-carat (916-hallmark) gold rings for the scheme. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/07/14/tn-govt-floats-tender-for-thaimaman-gold-ring-scheme/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-A-1 3-A-1-2026-07-10 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Singappen force's first month: action against 120 offenders in crimes against women, 36 missing children rescued, 16 child marriages prevented; 70 units operational; 1,500+ daily calls to the 1091 helpline. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/07/10/singappen-task-force-books-120-offenders-in-first-month/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-10-D-1 10-D-1-2026-07-06 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Statewide 3-day drive against drugs and banned tobacco (3–5 July): 621 arrests and 617 NDPS cases; 296 kg ganja and 6,653 kg banned tobacco seized. (source: https://www.news9live.com/state/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-drug-drive-621-arrested-617-ndps-cases-police-action-2986701) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-4-A-3 4-A-3-2026-06-24 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT CM handed appointment orders to 401 TNPSC candidates (383 Assistant Engineers, 18 Assistant Accounts Officers) and announced approval to recruit 15,000 personnel into the Electricity Board this year. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/06/24/cm-vijay-hands-over-jobs-to-401-candidates/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-5 3-B-5-2026-06-23 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Government order issued for the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram scheme - a 1-gram gold ring for children born in government hospitals from 22 June 2026; ₹755.83 crore annual allocation; formal launch set for 15 September. (source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-govt-issues-go-for-thaimaaman-gold-ring-scheme-newborns-in-govt-hospitals-to-receive-1-gram-gold-ring) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-10-D-1 10-D-1-2026-06-22 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Week-long anti-drug drive in Chennai (14–20 June): 77 arrests and 38 cases across all 12 police districts; 22 kg ganja, 831 g methamphetamine and 1,222 narcotic tablets seized. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-cops-arrest-77-people-in-week-long-anti-drug-crackdown-seize-narcotics-vehicles) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-1-A-1 1-A-1-2026-06-18 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Governor's address to the first session of the 17th Assembly announced that a Social Justice Survey will be conducted. (source: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/governor-arlekar-hails-new-era-as-tamil-nadu-assembly-sees-disruption-free-address-after-three-years) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-1-A-7 1-A-7-2026-06-18 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Governor's address affirmed the government will continue the two-language policy - the promised legislation has not yet been brought. (source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/guv-delivers-address-to-house-cm-vijay-led-tvk-regime-sticks-to-policy-of-dravidian-parties-on-key-issues-1964437) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-10-F-3 10-F-3-2026-06-16 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson released a White Paper on fiscal management 2021–26: direct debt near ₹10 lakh crore, ₹13.18 lakh crore including PSU liabilities and guarantees, revenue deficit ₹78,324 crore. (source: https://thesouthfirst.com/tamilnadu/five-weeks-into-power-tamil-nadu-governments-white-paper-raises-questions-over-costly-poll-promises/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-A-1 5-A-1-2026-06-16 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT After the protests, the cooperative crop-loan waiver was expanded to a 100% waiver up to ₹75,000 for all farmer categories, plus ₹35,000 relief on larger dues - 14.43 lakh farmers, ₹5,932.23 crore. Issuance of a government order is not yet confirmed. (source: https://thesouthfirst.com/tamilnadu/tamil-nadu-chief-minister-approves-waiver-of-crop-loans-of-up-to-rs-75000/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-1 3-B-1-2026-06-15 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The June instalment of ₹1,000 was credited to about 1.31 crore women under the Madhippumigu Magalir Thittam name - the second payout under Vijay. The promised increase to ₹2,500 has not yet been implemented. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/06/15/mut-tn-govt-credits-%E2%82%B91000-to-1-31cr-women-for-this-month/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-1-A-8 1-A-8-2026-06-11 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT At his first NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, the CM pressed the Union for Tamil Nadu's exemption from NEET so state-quota MBBS/BDS admissions can be based on Class XII marks. (source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/at-niti-aayog-meet-vijay-pushes-for-state-autonomy-neet-exemption-for-tamil-nadu) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-A-1 3-A-1-2026-06-09 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 9 June, at Raja Rathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, CM Vijay launched the all-women “Singappen” Special Force for women’s safety. ₹354 crore allocated for the first phase; the second phase will create 2,500 jobs. (source: https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tn-cm-vijay-launches-women-centric-singappen-police-task-force-1781011018011) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-1-A-8 1-A-8-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT NEET abolition - a long-standing TVK position; the party is now in government. (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly_election) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-A-2 2-A-2-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Free electricity (200 units) - among the 436 schemes in the 5 June cabinet vision document. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-launches-436-schemes-across-tamil-nadu-in-first-cabinet-meeting) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-H-1 2-H-1-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Old Pension Scheme - a TVK commitment; included in the 5 June vision document. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-launches-436-schemes-across-tamil-nadu-in-first-cabinet-meeting) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-1 3-B-1-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Included in the 5 June cabinet vision document. As of early June there is no government order or application portal yet; the government says the scheme is being restructured. (source: https://www.india.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-vijay-kalaignar-magalir-urimai-thogai-women-empowerment-financial-assistance-neet-assembly-dmk-aiadmk-bjp-tvk-congress-8414227/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-4 3-B-4-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT 8-gram gold and a silk saree for brides from low-income families - listed in the 5 June vision document. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-launches-436-schemes-across-tamil-nadu-in-first-cabinet-meeting) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-5 3-B-5-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Gold ring and a “Baby Welcome Kit” for children born in government hospitals - listed in the 5 June vision document. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-launches-436-schemes-across-tamil-nadu-in-first-cabinet-meeting) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-B-6 3-B-6-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT ₹15,000 a year to mothers/guardians of Class 1–12 students - listed in the 5 June vision document. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-launches-436-schemes-across-tamil-nadu-in-first-cabinet-meeting) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-8-A-1 8-A-1-2026-06-05 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT ₹25 lakh medical cover per family - listed in the 5 June cabinet vision document. (source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/cm-vijay-launches-436-schemes-across-tamil-nadu-in-first-cabinet-meeting) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-A-1 5-A-1-2026-05-30 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Farmers protested in Coimbatore that the announced waiver is a capped, slab-based scheme that falls short of the promised full waiver for under-5-acre farmers; no government order has been issued yet. (source: https://aninews.in/news/national/politics/tamil-nadu-farmers-protest-outside-coimbatore-collectorate-over-crop-loan-waiver-slab20260530134359/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-5-A-1 5-A-1-2026-05-26 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT CM Vijay announced a crop-loan waiver up to ₹50,000 for ~14.22 lakh cooperative-bank farmers (loans from May 2025–Feb 2026); ₹2,044 crore allocated. (source: https://newstodaynet.com/2026/05/26/vijay-announces-farm-loan-waiver-up-to-rs-50000-over-14-lakh-farmers-to-benefit/) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-3-A-1 3-A-1-2026-05-11 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 11 May, CM Vijay directed that a dedicated women’s safety special force be set up in every district. (source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-orders-strict-measures-for-women-s-safety-forms-singa-pen-sirappu-force-know-all-about-it-2026-05-11-1040654) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-10-D-1 10-D-1-2026-05-10 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT On his first day in office (10 May), CM Vijay ordered the setting up of anti-drug task forces in every district. (source: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/vijays-first-actions-as-tamil-nadu-chief-minister-free-electricity-and-womens-safety-orders) https://vetrithamizhagam.in/#p-2-A-2 2-A-2-2026-05-10 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT On his first day in office (10 May), CM Vijay signed the government order providing 200 units of free electricity a month to eligible domestic consumers. (source: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/vijays-first-actions-as-tamil-nadu-chief-minister-free-electricity-and-womens-safety-orders)