Chennai, aug 5:The Tamil Nadu government’s 2026–27 Budget sets an ambitious target of transforming the State into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2031, while rolling out a series of education, welfare and governance reforms aimed at inclusive growth. A major highlight of the Budget is the renewed focus on education, with significant allocations and new initiatives. The government has introduced the ‘Vetri Laptop Scheme’ to provide laptops to college students, aimed at improving digital access and learning outcomes. Overall, the Budget reflects a comprehensive push to improve rural incomes, enhance agricultural resilience and strengthen allied sectors through targeted welfare schemes and infrastructure development. BoxKey allocationsSchool Education: Rs 44,527 crHigher Education: Rs 8,393 crLabour Welfare: Rs 2,022 crCooperation Dept: Rs 8,028 crAgriculture Dept: Rs 14,984 cr