Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: ₹1,051 crore set aside for sports and youth development
In the first Budget presented by the TVK government under CM Vijay, a total of ₹1,051 crore has been earmarked for the Youth Welfare and Sports Development department for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The plan includes setting up 10 Special Olympics Centres with an investment of ₹50 crore, allocating ₹42 crore to boost traditional sports on an international scale, and dedicating ₹5 crore to discover and provide elite-level coaching for young athletes between the ages of 8 and 18.