Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Publicity Department Gets Revised Rs 292.77 Crore Budget
Tamil Nadu has set aside Rs 292.77 crore for its Information and Public Relations Department in 2026-27.
The department shares information about government programs with people.
It uses newspapers, digital platforms, social media and offices in districts.
The government increased monthly pensions for some retired journalists.
Families of pensioner-journalists will also receive higher monthly support.
Journalists can get medical help and accident-related assistance under welfare funds.
The department created thousands of videos, messages and other digital materials.
It also looks after memorials and runs a large library in Chennai.
The department supports publications, film activities and journalism education.
Tamil Nadu’s Department of Information and Public Relations received a revised 2026-27 estimate of Rs 292.77 crore.
The Information and Publicity allocation under head 2220 rose from Rs 243.53 crore to Rs 278.91 crore.
Journalist pensions increased to Rs 15,000 monthly, while family pensions rose to Rs 7,500.
The department issued 2,318 accreditation cards and 377 press passes in 2026.
Its digital initiatives produced 39,474 media assets, while the State Information Centre library holds about 73,835 books.
- Who
- The Tamil Nadu Department of Information and Public Relations, led in the announcement by minister Rajmohan.
- What
- The department received a revised 2026-27 budget estimate of Rs 292.77 crore, alongside expanded journalist welfare and communication activities.
- When
- For the 2026-27 financial year; the department issued accreditation cards and press passes in 2026.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, including the State Information Centre and Chennai Institute of Journalism in Chennai.
- Why
- To strengthen communication between the government and the public and support publicity, welfare, public works, journalism and related activities.
- Overall revised estimate
- Rs 292.77 crore for 2026-27
- Information and Publicity allocation
- Rs 278.91 crore under head 2220, revised from Rs 243.53 crore
- Journalist monthly pension
- Increased from Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 for 399 eligible journalists
- Family pension
- Increased from Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,500 for 75 families
- Journalist medical assistance
- Up to Rs 2.5 lakh for serious illnesses
- Digital media output
- 17,324 items for 37 government departments and 22,150 creative assets for 38 district offices
- State Information Centre library
- About 73,835 books, with 2,500 historical and literary works digitised