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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: ₹300 Cr Iyothee Thass Scheme for Adi Dravidar Habitations

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05 Aug 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:₹300 crore₹20 crore₹25,225 crore₹2,079 crore₹3,937 crore₹36 lakh per student
Bodies:Government of Tamil NaduSocial Justice Department
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What This Article Covers

1.Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the Revised Budget for 2026-27, announcing the 'Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme' worth ₹300 crore for Adi Dravidar habitations.

2.The 'Mannin Magal Thittam' with ₹20 crore allocation aims to help Adi Dravidar and tribal women agricultural labourers become landowners with training in modern agricultural technologies.

3.Key allocations include ₹25,225 crore under the Special Components Plan for Adi Dravidars, ₹2,079 crore under Tribal Sub-Plan, and ₹3,937 crore for the Social Justice Department.

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Tamil Nadu's revised Budget 2026-27 introduces the 'Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme' (₹300 crore) for comprehensive development of Adi Dravidar habitations and the 'Mannin Magal Thittam' (₹20 crore) to make Adi Dravidar and tribal women agricultural labourers landowners. This is a key state welfare initiative with high social justice and governance exam relevance.

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Scheme Name 1Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme
Scheme Cost₹300 crore
Scheme Name 2Mannin Magal Thittam
Mannin Magal Allocation₹20 crore
Special Components Plan Allocation₹25,225 crore
Tribal Sub-Plan Allocation₹2,079 crore
Social Justice Dept Allocation₹3,937 crore
Scholarship SchemeAnnal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme
Max Scholarship per Student₹36 lakh
Scholarship Beneficiaries362 students
Scholarship Total Cost₹131 crore

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  • ›Scheme Name 1: Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme
  • ›Scheme Cost: ₹300 crore
  • ›Target this Data: ₹300 crore for Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme; ₹20 crore for Mannin Magal Thittam; ₹25,225 crore for Special Components Plan for Adi Dravidars
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Social Justice Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Revised Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson in Tamil Nadu Assembly

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which department of the Tamil Nadu government is primarily responsible for implementing welfare schemes for Adi Dravidar and tribal communities as mentioned in the news?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Tamil Nadu Revised Budget 2026-27:

1. The 'Mannin Magal Thittam' aims to help Adi Dravidar and tribal women agricultural labourers become landowners.

2. The 'Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme' provides a maximum of ₹36 lakh per student and will benefit 362 students at a cost of ₹131 crore.

3. The 'Vetri Entrepreneur Scheme' has an allocation of ₹165 crore for capital subsidy and interest subvention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What is the total allocation under the Special Components Plan for Adi Dravidars in the Tamil Nadu Revised Budget 2026-27?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the 'Mannin Magal Thittam' announced in the Tamil Nadu Revised Budget 2026-27?

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