The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government announces India’s first AI and innovation city ‘Arivagam’
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced the creation of 'Arivagam,' India's first dedicated AI and innovation city, as part of its 2026-27 budget. The project aims to boost deep-tech development, semiconductor testing, and space industry infrastructure.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said since assuming office, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led State government has signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹35,062 crore, with the potential to create 14,790 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
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