Archive · 27 Jul 2026
PMK Presents Shadow Budget for Tamil Nadu
The PMK, a political party in Tamil Nadu, has presented a plan called a 'shadow budget' for the year 2026-27.
This plan includes promises like creating one lakh government jobs, giving a subsidy on LPG cylinders, and implementing total prohibition in the state from October 2.
The budget also talks about increasing financial help for women, improving education, and dealing with corruption.
The PMK plans to start a survey for social justice and allocate more money to the Backward Classes Commission.
They also have plans for Chennai, like free bus travel and converting a bus terminus into a park.
In agriculture, they promise loan waivers, compensation for farmers, and more funds for irrigation.
The PMK also has plans regarding water disputes, opposing a dam on the Cauvery River and seeking to raise the water level of another dam.
PMK proposes one lakh government jobs in the first phase of 2026-27.
Rs 300 subsidy on domestic LPG cylinders, up to six cylinders a year.
Total prohibition in Tamil Nadu from October 2.
Increase in monthly financial assistance for women heads of families to Rs 2,000.
Free education up to postgraduate level for farmers' heirs and expansion of the Cauvery Protected Agricultural Zone.
- Who
- Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss
- What
- Presented the party's 'General Shadow Budget' for Tamil Nadu for 2026-27
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To propose measures including government jobs, LPG subsidy, and prohibition
Prohibition Implementation
Liquor Industry Impact
Prohibition Implementation
Prohibition Implementation
The PMK proposes total prohibition in Tamil Nadu from October 2, aiming to reduce alcohol-related issues and promote public health.
Liquor Industry Impact
The liquor industry, including TASMAC employees and manufacturing units, will be adversely affected, with potential job losses and economic downturn.
- Revenue Receipts
- Rs 6,71,891 crore
- Total Expenditure
- Rs 6,96,149 crore
- Revenue Surplus
- Rs 61,179 crore
- Fiscal Deficit
- Rs 24,258 crore
- Government Jobs
- 1 lakh jobs in the first phase
- LPG Subsidy
- Rs 300 per cylinder, up to six cylinders a year
- Social Justice Survey
- To begin on September 17
- Backward Classes Commission Allocation
- Additional Rs 500 crore
