The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government raises Haj subsidy to ₹35,000 for first-time pilgrims
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced an increase in the Haj subsidy for first-time pilgrims and unveiled a series of welfare allocations in its 2026-27 budget. The budget includes significant funding for educational scholarships, infrastructure for minority communities, and support for persons with disabilities.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said the subsidy provided by the Tamil Nadu State Hajj Committee to first-time Haj pilgrims will be increased from ₹25,000 to ₹35,000.
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