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The visionary plans and public welfare schemes announced in the DMK's 2026 Assembly election promise can be found here.
States' Rights
The League will take all necessary steps to make the recommendations of the committee headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph a subject of nationwide debate, work in collaboration with like-minded movements to stop the authoritarian tendencies of the Union government and uphold the rights of the states.
The Union Government should abandon the 'One Nation, One Language' policy and shift to a bilingual policy of English and the mother tongue.
Social Justice
We will make every effort to fully implement reservation at all levels.
To carry out the necessary constitutional amendment to introduce a reservation system to ensure social justice in the appointment of High Court judges. Let's insist on the federal government. Let's insist on the federal government.
Art and Culture
An “Integrated Heritage Commission” will be established, comprising various departments, to integrate data on folk arts, lifestyle traditions, architecture, archaeology and literature.
The activities of the Department of Folklore, Department of Art and Culture, Tourism and Archaeology will be centralized.
Tamil Development
In order to appreciate the excellence of the highly unique classical language, Mother Tamil With international Tamil scholars and language experts, we will explore the development of the Tamil language from Sangam Tamil to Computer Tamil, and its future. The 'Classical Language Conference' will be held in Chennai with the aim of charting the course for travel.
As part of the effort to create a language, important articles published in international journals in every field will be translated and published immediately. This will be helpful for students and researchers pursuing higher education in Tamil.
Archaeology
Documenting Mysore Inscriptional Data: Indian Studies in Mysore Thousands of Tamil inscriptions (Estampages) are being preserved in the branch office of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The digitized inscriptions will be obtained from the Archaeological Survey of India as per the court order. These will be thoroughly examined and steps will be taken to publish them in a series of books under the name of “Tamil Nadu Inscriptions Perungalanjiyam” with appropriate historical explanations. Through this, hitherto unknown The medieval and later historical evidence of Tamil Nadu will be brought to the public's attention.
We will continue to urge the Union Government to soon release the report on the Keezhadi excavations, which scientifically establishes the historical antiquity of the Tamils.
Welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils
According to the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, brought by the Indian government, applications for citizenship by Sri Lankan Tamils will be accepted. The DMK urges the Union Government to abandon its stance that it will not. The Tamil Nadu Government has provided citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamils without asking them for passports, entry permits, etc. DMK requests the Union Government to accept identity cards as proof of identity.
DMK demands the appointment of officers at the district level to verify and take further action on applications for citizenship by Sri Lankan Tamils.
Welfare of Overseas Tamils
The Tamils living in the neighboring countries have made a great contribution to the economic development of our state. Providing. Millions of skilled workers, nurses, engineers, technicians, and business investors of various kinds are enriching their homeland and the country they serve. A comprehensive “Overseas Tamil Welfare Policy” will be formulated to benefit and protect them during their service and after their overseas service period.
Additional financial allocation has been provided to the Tamil Diaspora Welfare Department in Kerala. Its services will be expanded on the government's NORKA Roots model.
Agriculture and Farmer Welfare
The long-standing demand of the agricultural masses of Tamil Nadu Muthammazhigarinar Kalaignar was the one who provided free electricity to all farmers in 1989. As a result, the farmers of Tamil Nadu increased their agricultural production. Despite continuing to achieve various achievements, we continue to rely heavily on wells and borehole irrigation. Even today, Tamil Nadu's agriculture is still there. This irrigation To improve the situation, more than 20 lakh farmers who receive free electricity will be provided with modern electricity without any meters, according to the power of their existing pumps and their irrigation needs. Pump sets will be provided.
The compensation amount provided for rainfed crops and paddy crops affected by floods during disasters will be increased to Rs. 25,000 per hectare, Rs. 27,000 for long-term crops, and Rs. 12,000 for rainfed crops.
Water Management
Let's increase water resources: Revitalize water bodies and increase groundwater levels. A massive water management project will be developed and implemented in rural areas to increase water availability and to fully meet agricultural and drinking water needs without water shortage. Through this, 20,000 water bodies will be dredged, their banks strengthened and reconstructed in the next 5 years. The sluices and culverts in them will be repaired, and construction work such as irrigation canals will also be carried out.
The proliferation of plant species like water lilies in water bodies and systems that are essential for agriculture has become a major problem for smooth water flow and irrigation. We will continue to remove these and regulate the water flow. Through this, canals, ponds, ponds and lakes will be revived. Agriculture will flourish.
Medicine and Public Welfare
The Chief Minister's Medical Council will ensure that adequate medical insurance is available to all those in need, as per the "Well-Being Tamil Nadu 2030" plan Annual income limit for inclusion in the insurance plan The amount of insurance will be increased to Rs. 5 lakh and the sum insured to Rs. 10 lakh.
Modern cancer treatment facilities will be set up in the government medical college hospitals in the districts of Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Tiruppur, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai and Coimbatore, similar to those in the government hospitals in Chennai and Kanchipuram.
Women's Development
From the provision of color TVs to all households during the Kalaignar regime, to the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme currently implemented by the Dravidian Model Government, various pioneering schemes for the welfare of women have been implem The next step is to consider the increasing demand for various household items used by women every day. A new scheme called “Illatharasi” will be implemented to enable housewives to purchase new or replace existing household appliances such as fridges, washing machines, TVs, grinders, mixers, microwaves and electric stoves. Under this scheme, all housewives from non-income tax paying families will be able to purchase the above mentioned household appliances from shops in their localities. Each family will be given a coupon of 8 thousand rupees each.
Artist women's royalties start from one thousand rupees per month It will be increased to Rs. 2000.
Child Safety
Tamil Nadu is a state with zero school dropout (Zero Dropout Tamil Nadu) Let's raise it.
A special law for child protection will be enacted and a child-friendly Tamil Nadu will be created.
Youth Welfare
Co-working Space/Start-up & Competitive Exam guidance / Library: The Co-working Spaces set up in the Chennai Corporation areas have been very popular among startups, women entrepreneurs and students. The Co-working Spaces, which are equipped with world- class facilities like co-working space, guidance for startups, coaching for competitive exams, libraries for the benefit of students, will be set up in various parts of the state, encouraging the youth and entrepreneurs in those areas; this will also lead to widespread development. Therefore, the Co-working Spaces, which are an initiative of the Dravidian model of governance, will be expanded to all the assembly constituencies.
The knowledge centers and Chief Minister's Creative Centers established in the last 5 years across Tamil Nadu will also be implemented as competitive exam training centers. For Union Government jobs like UPSC, SSC, RRB etc. High-quality training will be provided by the best instructors so that our youth can succeed in competitive examinations conducted by organizations. Through this, we will support the selection of young people from small towns and villages, who do not have opportunities and have no background, for high positions in the government.
Elderly Welfare
Old age pension will be increased from Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 2,000.
The Anbucholaikal scheme will be expanded throughout Tamil Nadu for the well-being of senior citizens.
Welfare of the Differently Abled
A procedure will be developed and implemented in every medical college hospital where all specialist doctors will examine differently-abled medical beneficiaries at one place on a specific day.
Where are the employment opportunities for people with disabilities? A continuous coordination system will be created. This will act as a system to register the skills and educational qualifications of the differently-abled and facilitate their employment in corporates.
Welfare of Transgender and Trans Persons
Transgender Welfare Committee headed by the Collector at the district level (TWC – Transgender Welfare Committee) will be established.
Transgender individuals who have excelled in various fields at the state level will be selected and honored with awards annually.
Adi Dravidars and Tribals
By 2030, every eligible Adi Dravidian without a house will have And steps will be taken gradually to provide housing land titles to tribal families as well.
Steps will be taken to achieve a zero dropout rate among Adi Dravidian and Tribal students. All necessary assistance, including training and guidance, will be provided for this.
BC, MBC and Denotified Communities
Special programs will be devised for backward, extremely backward and backward students to excel at all levels of education.
A special scheme will be launched to encourage backward, most backward and tribal people to pursue higher education in foreign universities. The government will bear the travel expenses and college fees of the selected students. Social justice will be ensured in the overseas education opportunities. Let's establish.
Minorities
Skill Development Centers in districts with a large minority population Will be set up.
The procedures for minority communities to obtain loans to start businesses and industries will be simplified.
Labour Protection
The monthly pension provided by the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board, Unorganized Drivers and Automatic Motor Vehicle Repair Workers Welfare Board, Tamil Nadu Manual Workers Social Security Welfare Board and various other welfare boards will be increased from Rs. 1200 to Rs. 2000.
The annual monsoon relief fund provided to salt workers will be increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 8,000.
Welfare of Government Employees and Teachers
The “Tamil Nadu Guaranteed Pension Scheme” announced by the Dravidian Model Government on 3.1.2026 will be implemented effectively and it will be ensured that 50 percent of the salary as pension, along with other pension benefits, will be provided to all retiring government officials and teachers.
The Union Government has constituted the Eighth Pay Commission under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. Once the Union Government implements its recommendations, an appropriate committee will be constituted to implement them for the State Government officers and teachers. These pay scales will be given to the State Government officers and teachers
Trader Welfare
All business licenses will be issued through a single window system, simplifying the process of obtaining and renewing new business licenses.
Steps will be taken to convert the business license into a ten-year license.
Police
Various promotions in the police force at regular intervals without delay Will be provided.
In the police quarters to be built to accommodate about 500 families A library and a community center will be established.
Journalist Welfare
Medical assistance provided to journalists if they suffer from a serious illness during their work. Their medical expenses will be increased to Rs. 3.5 lakhs.
All various scholarships provided for the education of journalists' children will be doubled.
Weaver Welfare
The monthly pension for handloom weavers will be increased from Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 2,000.
Steps will be taken to modernize and bring back into use idle looms and increase the number of new weavers to 200,000.
School Education
Breakfast Expansion: From Grade 1 to Grade 5 The breakfast provided will also be provided to students studying up to eighth grade. This will benefit 1.5 million government and government- aided school students.
Opposition to the New Education Policy: One Education Policy for the Whole of India The DMK will continue to oppose the Union government's tendency to illegally withhold financial allocations to states like Tamil Nadu that do not accept this.
Higher Education
Monthly scholarships are being provided under the Innovative Women and Tamil Boys Scheme, which was launched with the aim of removing economic barriers and increasing the enrollment of government school students in higher education. Rs. Will be increased to 1,500.
For the 3.5 million students who will pursue higher education in the next five years A laptop will be provided.
Skill Development
Skill Training Incentive Scholarship for Higher Education Students: In Tamil Nadu Undertake skill training under the Nan Multhulvan scheme after completing higher education Five lakh students who come forward will be provided with 6 months of training along with a stipend of Rs. 1500.
By 2030, 5 million people will be provided with skill development training as follows: a) 2.5 million students studying in college and technical education under the Nan Multhulvan 2.0 scheme. b) Success Guaranteed 2.0 - Employment opportunities for those who have not completed higher education 500,000 young people looking forward Or work-based learning e) Formal apprenticeship for 5 lakh youth, d) 1.4 million people will be provided with skills development training (Upskilling), re- skilling, formal training to obtain recognition for skills acquired through non-formal learning, etc., and their livelihoods will be improved and protected.
Artificial Intelligence
It is the duty of the social justice government to analyze the development and trends of the artificial intelligence sector, identify the sectors that are facing job losses, and provide alternative training to those sectors on a war footing. Plan the necessary measures to address this situation. An advisory committee will be formed under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. This committee will be called 'Tamil Nadu'. AI Mission 2.0' will guide action.
Artificial intelligence will create disruptive changes in many sectors. There is prediction. The way classrooms operate in our schools, the way doctors diagnose diseases in hospitals, the way traffic lights operate on our roads, and the way agriculture It is predicted that all management systems, starting from advisory services and water management, will face major changes. How to use this potential in every sector to improve the welfare of the people, improve the quality of government services, and raise the quality of government services, appropriate mechanisms and systems will be created. The first step is to create the human resources capacity required to use this potential. Plans for this will be developed and implemented.
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, Animated Visual Effects - Games - Expanded by 2030 Six regional technology parks with specialized innovation parks will be created in areas such as Advanced Vision Technologies (AVGC - XR), Mobility Tech and Electric Vehicle Software.
By 2030, Chennai will be positioned as a global hub of excellence for animation, visual effects, gaming and immersive experiences, attracting investments of Rs. 10,000 crore and creating 20,000 high- paying jobs.
Infrastructure
The Chennai-Salem Green Corridor project will be reviewed and implemented with minimal environmental impact and fair compensation for landowners.
A new international airport will be proposed for the Hosur region to support its industrial growth.
Environment
A 'Green Tamil Nadu' mission will be launched to plant 10 crore trees over the next five years.
Strict regulations will be implemented to prevent industrial pollution in the Noyyal and Amaravathi rivers.
Tourism
A 'Tamil Nadu Tourism Circuit' will be developed to promote lesser-known historical and cultural sites.
World-class facilities will be provided at major pilgrimage centers like Rameswaram, Madurai, and Palani.
Sports
A world-class sports city will be developed in the outskirts of Chennai with facilities for all major sports.
A 'Sports for All' initiative will be launched to provide basic sports infrastructure in every village panchayat.
Employment
A 'Mega Job Fair' will be organized in every district annually to connect job seekers with employers.
The 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme will be expanded to provide skill training to 10 lakh youth every year.
Industrial Development
A new 'Industrial Policy 2026' will be formulated to attract investments of Rs. 10 lakh crore over the next five years.
Dedicated industrial parks for electronics, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace will be established.
Education
The 'Illam Thedi Kalvi' scheme will be continued and expanded to provide remedial education to all students in need.
A massive project to upgrade all government school buildings with modern classrooms, libraries, and laboratories will be initiated.
Health
The 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme will be expanded to provide door-step healthcare to all citizens.
A massive project to upgrade all primary health centers (PHCs) with modern diagnostic facilities and emergency services will be initiated.
Social Welfare
The 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme will be continued and the monthly amount will be increased to Rs. 1,500.
A massive project to build 5 lakh new houses for the homeless and those living in slums will be initiated.
Governance
A 'Corruption-Free Tamil Nadu' mission will be launched with strict enforcement and transparency in all government dealings.
The 'E-Governance' initiative will be expanded to provide all government services online through a single portal.
Agriculture
A 'Smart Farming' initiative will be launched to provide farmers with real-time weather and market information.
The 'Uzhavar Sandhai' network will be expanded to include 50 more locations across the state.
Fisheries
A 'Blue Revolution' mission will be launched to promote sustainable fishing and aquaculture.
The 'Fishermen Welfare Board' will be further strengthened with more financial and social support programs.
Animal Husbandry
A 'White Revolution 2.0' mission will be launched to increase milk production and support dairy farmers.
The 'Aavin' network will be further expanded with more procurement centers and retail outlets.
Handlooms and Textiles
A 'Textile Park' will be established in Erode and Karur to support the growth of the handloom and powerloom sectors.
The 'Free Saree and Dhoti' scheme will be continued and the quality of products will be improved.
Rural Development
A 'Smart Village' mission will be launched to provide urban-like facilities in all village panchayats.
The 'MGNREGA' scheme will be further expanded to provide more work days and higher wages.
Urban Development
A 'Mega City' mission will be launched to provide world-class infrastructure in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai.
The 'Smart City' initiative will be extended to all municipal corporations in the state.
Energy
A 'Renewable Energy' mission will be launched to achieve 50% of the state's power needs from green sources by 2030.
The 'Solar Power' capacity will be increased to 20,000 MW through large-scale plants and rooftop installations.
Water Resources
A 'Water Security' mission will be launched to ensure availability of water for all needs through conservation and management.
The 'Kudimaramathu' scheme will be further expanded to restore all traditional water bodies in the state.
Culture and Heritage
A 'Tamil Culture' mission will be launched to promote and preserve the rich heritage of the state.
The 'Tamil University' in Thanjavur will be further strengthened with more research and education programs.
Women Empowerment
A 'Women's Rights' mission will be launched to ensure equality and safety for all women.
The 'Magalir Thittam' will be further expanded with more financial and social support programs.