Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson presented the first Budget of the TVK-led government, announcing gold coins for brides, gold rings for newborns, welfare schemes, electric buses and AI infrastructure plans. AI city and technology pushThe Budget announced the creation of ‘Arivagam’, described as India’s first dedicated AI and innovation city. NEET opposition and education announcementsDuring the Budget speech, the Tamil Nadu government urged the Union government to abolish NEET and restore medical admissions based on Class 12 marks. TVK government’s maiden Tamil Nadu Budget focuses on welfare promises, announcing gold gifts for brides and newborns, support schemes for women and fishermen, electric buses, AI development plans and new education initiatives. The schemes announced in the Tamil Nadu Budget involve significant financial commitments, but their implementation will depend on budget allocations, administrative planning and the government’s ability to manage resources.