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Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister: Vijay · TVK · Capital: Chennai

Overview

At a glance

Leadership, civic focus, and verified indicators.

Current CM

Vijay

TVK

Projects tracked

2 ongoing 1 completed 0 proposed

Municipal focus

Chennai Greater Chennai Corporation

1 ongoing 1 completed

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Lok Sabha

39seats

Assembly

234seats

SDG score

74/100Front Runner

GSDP / capita

₹235KMoSPI approx.

Literacy

80.1%Census 2011

DPIIT BRAP

Top Achieverbusiness reform

Chief Minister

Vijay

விஜய்

TVK Since May 2026

Projects & Initiatives 8 ongoing · 1 completed

Naan Mudhalvan

நான் முதல்வன்

Ongoing

Budget₹3,600 crore (TN Budget 2022–23 and 2023–24 combined allocation)

ReachGovt. reported: ~41 lakh+ students trained cumulatively (to 2024); training in coding, data science, logistics, competitive-exam prep and industry-aligned skills.

Since 2022 · Skill and career development programme for school, college, and out-of-school youth, with industry-linked training and internship pathways.

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam

மக்களை தேடி மருத்துவம்

Ongoing

Budget₹500 crore/year approx. (TN Budget allocation for doorstep health services)

ReachGovt. reported: 1.86 crore+ people covered in four years (2024), ~2 crore by late 2025; doorstep BP/diabetes screening, palliative care and medicine delivery.

Since 2021 · Doorstep healthcare for elderly (65+), bedridden, and differently abled patients. Medical teams visit homes for basic examination, diagnostics, and medicine delivery.

Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021

தொழிற்கொள்கை 2021

Completed

ReachGovt./industry reported: ~₹3 lakh crore in MoUs at policy launch (304 MoUs); cumulative investment commitments since 2021 reported ~₹9.74 lakh crore. Tamil Nadu ranked ~5th among states in FDI inflows (period to 2023).

CompletedPolicy issued 2021

Since 2021 · Policy framework for attracting investment in priority sectors: EVs, electronics, aerospace, renewable energy, and logistics. Includes single-window clearances and sector-specific incentives.

Naan Mudhalvan (skills)

Inherited Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Skill and career-guidance programme was operational at the May 2026 transition; no discontinuation announced as of June 2026.

Carried forward from M. K. Stalin · 2021–2026

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (₹1,000/month women)

Inherited Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Monthly women's entitlement continued at the time of the TVK government transition; verify current status with state budget documents.

Carried forward from M. K. Stalin · 2021–2026

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (doorstep healthcare)

Inherited Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Doorstep health-screening programme operational at the transition; continuity to be confirmed in the 2026–27 state budget.

Carried forward from M. K. Stalin · 2021–2026

Amma Unavagam (canteens)

Inherited Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Subsidised canteens continued operating under both AIADMK and DMK governments.

Carried forward from J. Jayalalithaa · 2011–2016

Amma Baby Care Kit

Inherited Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Maternity kit distribution continued by successor governments.

Carried forward from J. Jayalalithaa · 2011–2016

Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)

Inherited Ongoing

Continued under a new name (formerly Kalaignar Insurance Scheme). Reworked by the AIADMK government into the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), which continues.

Carried forward from M. Karunanidhi · 2006–2011

Lok Sabha MPs (7)

Dayanidhi Maran

தயாநிதி மாறன்

Chennai Central

4.1L margin

DMK Elected 2024

Kanimozhi

கனிமொழி

Thoothukudi

3.4L margin

DMK Elected 2024

T. R. Baalu

டி. ஆர். பாலு

Sriperumbudur

4.5L margin

DMK Elected 2024

Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Chennai South

DMK Elected 2024

A. Raja

Nilgiris

DMK Elected 2024

P. Wilson

Vellore

DMK Elected 2024

S. Jagathrakshakan

Arakkonam

DMK Elected 2024

Former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu 6 listed

M. K. Stalin எம். கே. ஸ்டாலின்

DMK 2021–2026

Naan Mudhalvan skill scheme, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam healthcare, major industrial investment drive.

Still running

Naan Mudhalvan (skills)

Skill and career-guidance programme was operational at the May 2026 transition; no discontinuation announced as of June 2026.

Continues under Vijay

Still running

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (₹1,000/month women)

Monthly women's entitlement continued at the time of the TVK government transition; verify current status with state budget documents.

Continues under Vijay

Still running

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (doorstep healthcare)

Doorstep health-screening programme operational at the transition; continuity to be confirmed in the 2026–27 state budget.

Continues under Vijay

Edappadi K. Palaniswami எடப்பாடி கே. பழனிசாமி

AIADMK 2017–2021

Led TN through Cyclone Gaja recovery and COVID-19 pandemic management; completed Aruvi drinking water scheme.

J. Jayalalithaa ஜெ. ஜெயலலிதா

AIADMK 2011–2016

Amma canteens (Rs.1 meals), Amma pharmacies, Amma Baby Care Kit. National MDM midday meal expansion. Passed away in office December 2016.

Still running

Amma Unavagam (canteens)

Subsidised canteens continued operating under both AIADMK and DMK governments.

Continues under Vijay

Still running

Amma Baby Care Kit

Maternity kit distribution continued by successor governments.

Continues under Vijay

M. Karunanidhi மு. கருணாநிதி

DMK 2006–2011

Global Investors Meet 2011; expanded IT corridor; introduced ₹1/kg rice scheme for BPL families.

Renamed

Kalaignar Insurance Scheme

Reworked by the AIADMK government into the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), which continues.

Continues under a new name under Vijay

J. Jayalalithaa

AIADMK 2002–2006

TANSI industries revival; Uzhavar Sandhai farm markets; anti-corruption drives.

M. Karunanidhi

DMK 1996–2001

TIDCO expansion; Kalaignar insurance scheme precursor; rural road development.

Municipal snapshot — Tamil Nadu

Focus urban body

Greater Chennai Corporation

Chennai · Municipal corporation portal

Latest GCC budget source linked chennaicorporation.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗

2Tracked

1Ongoing

1Completed

0Proposed

Storm-water drain network works

Ongoing

Budget₹1,032 crore allocated for stormwater drains · GCC Budget 2025-26

Agency / vendor

Greater Chennai CorporationUrban body / project owner

Verified Jun 2026 · chennaicorporation.gov.in

Chennai Smart City pedestrian plaza works

Completed

Only status and source are verified for this project record.

Agency / vendor

Greater Chennai CorporationUrban body / project owner

Verified Jun 2026 · cscl.co.in

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