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HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES 2024-25 
Tamil Development 
? The twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappathikaram and 
Manimegalai, will be translated into 25 Indian and 
foreign languages at a cost of Rs.2 crore. 
? In order to translate literary works and spread the 
euphonious notes of Tamil language across the world, 
an allocation of Rs.2 crore will be made in the coming 
year. 
? In order to ensure that Tamil flourishes in the rapidly 
advancing technological landscape, an allocation of 
Rs.5 crore will be made to enable startups  
to develop Natural Language Processing and Large 
Language Models based on machine learning and 
artificial intelligence. 
? In order to enable future generations to appreciate 
the richness of Tamil language and the glorious history 
of Tamil people, a project to digitize rare books and 
documents will be undertaken at a cost of Rs.2 crore.  
 
 
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES 2024-25 
Tamil Development 
? The twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappathikaram and 
Manimegalai, will be translated into 25 Indian and 
foreign languages at a cost of Rs.2 crore. 
? In order to translate literary works and spread the 
euphonious notes of Tamil language across the world, 
an allocation of Rs.2 crore will be made in the coming 
year. 
? In order to ensure that Tamil flourishes in the rapidly 
advancing technological landscape, an allocation of 
Rs.5 crore will be made to enable startups  
to develop Natural Language Processing and Large 
Language Models based on machine learning and 
artificial intelligence. 
? In order to enable future generations to appreciate 
the richness of Tamil language and the glorious history 
of Tamil people, a project to digitize rare books and 
documents will be undertaken at a cost of Rs.2 crore.  
 
 
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Documentation of Linguistic Resources of the Tribes 
? With a view to documenting and preserving the 
Saurashtra and Baduga languages spoken in  
Tamil Nadu, along with the linguistic resources and 
phonetic forms of various tribes such as Todar, Kothar, 
Solagar, Kani and Narikuravar from an ethnographical 
perspective, the Government of Tamil Nadu will 
allocate Rs.2 crore in the coming year. 
Rural Development 
? To create a 'Hut-Free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, eight lakh 
concrete houses will be constructed in rural areas. In 
the first phase, one lakh new houses will be built at a 
unit cost of Rs.3.50 lakh per house in the coming 
year. For this, a new scheme, 'Kalaignarin Kanavu 
Illam', will be implemented in the coming year at a 
cost of Rs.3,500 crore, providing an opportunity for 
the poor to build their dream homes. 
? Under the ‘Mudhalvarin Grama Salaigal Membattu 
Thittam’, road development works covering 2,000 km 
will be taken up at a cost of Rs.1,000 crore in the 
coming year.  
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES 2024-25 
Tamil Development 
? The twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappathikaram and 
Manimegalai, will be translated into 25 Indian and 
foreign languages at a cost of Rs.2 crore. 
? In order to translate literary works and spread the 
euphonious notes of Tamil language across the world, 
an allocation of Rs.2 crore will be made in the coming 
year. 
? In order to ensure that Tamil flourishes in the rapidly 
advancing technological landscape, an allocation of 
Rs.5 crore will be made to enable startups  
to develop Natural Language Processing and Large 
Language Models based on machine learning and 
artificial intelligence. 
? In order to enable future generations to appreciate 
the richness of Tamil language and the glorious history 
of Tamil people, a project to digitize rare books and 
documents will be undertaken at a cost of Rs.2 crore.  
 
 
2 
 
Documentation of Linguistic Resources of the Tribes 
? With a view to documenting and preserving the 
Saurashtra and Baduga languages spoken in  
Tamil Nadu, along with the linguistic resources and 
phonetic forms of various tribes such as Todar, Kothar, 
Solagar, Kani and Narikuravar from an ethnographical 
perspective, the Government of Tamil Nadu will 
allocate Rs.2 crore in the coming year. 
Rural Development 
? To create a 'Hut-Free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, eight lakh 
concrete houses will be constructed in rural areas. In 
the first phase, one lakh new houses will be built at a 
unit cost of Rs.3.50 lakh per house in the coming 
year. For this, a new scheme, 'Kalaignarin Kanavu 
Illam', will be implemented in the coming year at a 
cost of Rs.3,500 crore, providing an opportunity for 
the poor to build their dream homes. 
? Under the ‘Mudhalvarin Grama Salaigal Membattu 
Thittam’, road development works covering 2,000 km 
will be taken up at a cost of Rs.1,000 crore in the 
coming year.  
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? In the coming year, 2,000 new overhead tanks will be 
constructed in rural local bodies, at a cost of Rs.365 
crore, replacing the old structures. 
? In the rapidly growing extended areas adjacent to 
Municipal Corporations, various development works 
including upgradation of roads will be carried out in 
these areas, at an estimated cost of Rs.300 crore. 
? A major project, aimed at restoring  
5,000 water bodies, will be implemented through 
community participation under the guidance of leading 
scientific institutions, at an estimated  
cost of Rs.500 crore. 
Poverty Alleviation  
? In the next two years, this Government will launch the 
final assault on poverty, rescuing around five lakh of 
the poorest families from poverty by providing all the 
necessary Government assistance in an integrated 
manner through a grand initiative namely, ‘Chief 
Minister’s Thayumanavar scheme’. 
 
 
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES 2024-25 
Tamil Development 
? The twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappathikaram and 
Manimegalai, will be translated into 25 Indian and 
foreign languages at a cost of Rs.2 crore. 
? In order to translate literary works and spread the 
euphonious notes of Tamil language across the world, 
an allocation of Rs.2 crore will be made in the coming 
year. 
? In order to ensure that Tamil flourishes in the rapidly 
advancing technological landscape, an allocation of 
Rs.5 crore will be made to enable startups  
to develop Natural Language Processing and Large 
Language Models based on machine learning and 
artificial intelligence. 
? In order to enable future generations to appreciate 
the richness of Tamil language and the glorious history 
of Tamil people, a project to digitize rare books and 
documents will be undertaken at a cost of Rs.2 crore.  
 
 
2 
 
Documentation of Linguistic Resources of the Tribes 
? With a view to documenting and preserving the 
Saurashtra and Baduga languages spoken in  
Tamil Nadu, along with the linguistic resources and 
phonetic forms of various tribes such as Todar, Kothar, 
Solagar, Kani and Narikuravar from an ethnographical 
perspective, the Government of Tamil Nadu will 
allocate Rs.2 crore in the coming year. 
Rural Development 
? To create a 'Hut-Free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, eight lakh 
concrete houses will be constructed in rural areas. In 
the first phase, one lakh new houses will be built at a 
unit cost of Rs.3.50 lakh per house in the coming 
year. For this, a new scheme, 'Kalaignarin Kanavu 
Illam', will be implemented in the coming year at a 
cost of Rs.3,500 crore, providing an opportunity for 
the poor to build their dream homes. 
? Under the ‘Mudhalvarin Grama Salaigal Membattu 
Thittam’, road development works covering 2,000 km 
will be taken up at a cost of Rs.1,000 crore in the 
coming year.  
3 
 
? In the coming year, 2,000 new overhead tanks will be 
constructed in rural local bodies, at a cost of Rs.365 
crore, replacing the old structures. 
? In the rapidly growing extended areas adjacent to 
Municipal Corporations, various development works 
including upgradation of roads will be carried out in 
these areas, at an estimated cost of Rs.300 crore. 
? A major project, aimed at restoring  
5,000 water bodies, will be implemented through 
community participation under the guidance of leading 
scientific institutions, at an estimated  
cost of Rs.500 crore. 
Poverty Alleviation  
? In the next two years, this Government will launch the 
final assault on poverty, rescuing around five lakh of 
the poorest families from poverty by providing all the 
necessary Government assistance in an integrated 
manner through a grand initiative namely, ‘Chief 
Minister’s Thayumanavar scheme’. 
 
 
4 
 
Municipal Administration and Water Supply 
? In the coming year, 4,457 km length of urban roads 
will be upgraded at a cost of Rs.2,500 crore through 
convergence of various schemes.  
? Modern public infrastructure amenities including an 
urban public square with natural landscapes, 
exhibition halls and open-air theatres in Island Ground 
will be established at a cost of Rs.104 crore. In 
addition, beaches at Besant Nagar, Ennore, and 
Kovalam will be embellished with modern facilities at a 
cost of Rs.100 crore.  
? A state-of-the-art Hi-tech Film City will be established 
in Poonamallee near Chennai, spanning approximately 
150 acres, at an estimated cost of Rs.500 crore.  
? The Adyar River which flows from Guduvanchery in 
Chengalpet district through Tambaram, Tiruneermalai, 
Manapakkam, Alandur and Saidapet before reaching 
the Bay of Bengal will undergo restoration and 
beautification through the Chennai Rivers Restoration 
Trust. This initiative, with an estimated cost of around 
Rs.1,500 crore, will be implemented through  
public-private partnership.  
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES 2024-25 
Tamil Development 
? The twin epics of Tamil literature, Silappathikaram and 
Manimegalai, will be translated into 25 Indian and 
foreign languages at a cost of Rs.2 crore. 
? In order to translate literary works and spread the 
euphonious notes of Tamil language across the world, 
an allocation of Rs.2 crore will be made in the coming 
year. 
? In order to ensure that Tamil flourishes in the rapidly 
advancing technological landscape, an allocation of 
Rs.5 crore will be made to enable startups  
to develop Natural Language Processing and Large 
Language Models based on machine learning and 
artificial intelligence. 
? In order to enable future generations to appreciate 
the richness of Tamil language and the glorious history 
of Tamil people, a project to digitize rare books and 
documents will be undertaken at a cost of Rs.2 crore.  
 
 
2 
 
Documentation of Linguistic Resources of the Tribes 
? With a view to documenting and preserving the 
Saurashtra and Baduga languages spoken in  
Tamil Nadu, along with the linguistic resources and 
phonetic forms of various tribes such as Todar, Kothar, 
Solagar, Kani and Narikuravar from an ethnographical 
perspective, the Government of Tamil Nadu will 
allocate Rs.2 crore in the coming year. 
Rural Development 
? To create a 'Hut-Free Tamil Nadu' by 2030, eight lakh 
concrete houses will be constructed in rural areas. In 
the first phase, one lakh new houses will be built at a 
unit cost of Rs.3.50 lakh per house in the coming 
year. For this, a new scheme, 'Kalaignarin Kanavu 
Illam', will be implemented in the coming year at a 
cost of Rs.3,500 crore, providing an opportunity for 
the poor to build their dream homes. 
? Under the ‘Mudhalvarin Grama Salaigal Membattu 
Thittam’, road development works covering 2,000 km 
will be taken up at a cost of Rs.1,000 crore in the 
coming year.  
3 
 
? In the coming year, 2,000 new overhead tanks will be 
constructed in rural local bodies, at a cost of Rs.365 
crore, replacing the old structures. 
? In the rapidly growing extended areas adjacent to 
Municipal Corporations, various development works 
including upgradation of roads will be carried out in 
these areas, at an estimated cost of Rs.300 crore. 
? A major project, aimed at restoring  
5,000 water bodies, will be implemented through 
community participation under the guidance of leading 
scientific institutions, at an estimated  
cost of Rs.500 crore. 
Poverty Alleviation  
? In the next two years, this Government will launch the 
final assault on poverty, rescuing around five lakh of 
the poorest families from poverty by providing all the 
necessary Government assistance in an integrated 
manner through a grand initiative namely, ‘Chief 
Minister’s Thayumanavar scheme’. 
 
 
4 
 
Municipal Administration and Water Supply 
? In the coming year, 4,457 km length of urban roads 
will be upgraded at a cost of Rs.2,500 crore through 
convergence of various schemes.  
? Modern public infrastructure amenities including an 
urban public square with natural landscapes, 
exhibition halls and open-air theatres in Island Ground 
will be established at a cost of Rs.104 crore. In 
addition, beaches at Besant Nagar, Ennore, and 
Kovalam will be embellished with modern facilities at a 
cost of Rs.100 crore.  
? A state-of-the-art Hi-tech Film City will be established 
in Poonamallee near Chennai, spanning approximately 
150 acres, at an estimated cost of Rs.500 crore.  
? The Adyar River which flows from Guduvanchery in 
Chengalpet district through Tambaram, Tiruneermalai, 
Manapakkam, Alandur and Saidapet before reaching 
the Bay of Bengal will undergo restoration and 
beautification through the Chennai Rivers Restoration 
Trust. This initiative, with an estimated cost of around 
Rs.1,500 crore, will be implemented through  
public-private partnership.  
5 
 
? A new ‘Urban Greening Project’ will be implemented 
with active involvement of Green Tamil Nadu Mission, 
Non-Governmental Organizations and through 
community participation. 
? Projects for provision of uninterrupted 24x7 drinking 
water supply will be initiated in Madurai and Salem 
Corporations in the coming year. 
Water Supply  
? The second phase of the Hogenakkal combined water 
supply scheme, which is successfully operating since 
2007, will be undertaken at a cost of Rs.7,890 crore.  
? A combined water supply scheme using Kollidam River 
as source will be implemented for providing water to 
approximately 65,000 people in Perambalur 
Municipality, and SIPCOT Industrial Complex located 
at Erayur and Padalur in Perambalur District,  
at an estimated cost of Rs.366 crore. 
? In order to provide clean drinking water to 
approximately two lakh residents living in 216 rural 
habitations covering four Panchayat Unions in 
Namakkal district, namely Senthamangalam, 
Erumapatti, Kapilarmalai, and Paramathi, a combined