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Impact After Term | 03 : Reducing the Revenue Deficit While Expanding Welfare When the DMK Government assumed office in 2021, Tamil Nadu was confronting one of the gravest fiscal crises in its history amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19. The State inherited a revenue deficit of nearly...

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Even by an accountant’s standards, it was a poor account of the management of the finances in 2025-26. Revenue receipts were short by Rs 78,086 crore, total expenditure was short by Rs 1,00,503 crore. Revenue expenditure was short by Rs 75,168 crore and capital expenditure was cut by Rs 1,44,376 crore (Centre Rs 25,335 crore and States Rs 1,19,041 crore). Not a word was said to explain this miserable performance. Actually, the Centre’s capital expenditure has fallen from 3.2 per cent of GDP in 2024-25 to 3.1 per cent in 2025-26. In revenue expenditure, the cuts have fallen in heads that concern the common people. Examples: ⦁ Rural Development: Rs 53,067 crore ⦁ Urban Development: Rs 39,573 crore ⦁ Social Welfare: Rs 9,999 crore ⦁ Agriculture: Rs 6,985 crore ⦁ Education: Rs 6,701 crore ⦁ Health: Rs 3,686 crore Funds have been cut in crucial sectors and programmes. Expenditure on the much-vaunted Jal Jeevan Mission was cruelly cut from Rs 67,000 crore to a paltry Rs 17,000 crore. (In 2026-27, it has been boosted to Rs 67,670 crore, but what credibility does the number have?) After the months-long exercise, the revised estimate of the fiscal deficit has adhered to the budget estimate of 4.4 per cent, and the projection for 2026-27 is that the fiscal deficit will fall by a meagre 0.1 per cent of GDP. The revenue deficit will remain at 1.5 per cent. It is certainly not a bold exercise in fiscal prudence and consolidation. The most serious criticism of the Budget speech is that the Finance Minister is not tired of adding to the number of schemes, programmes, missions, institutes, initiatives, funds, committees, hubs, etc. I counted at least 24. I leave it to your imagination how many of these will be forgotten and vanish by next year. : Former Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram
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Even by an accountant’s standards, it was a poor account of the management of the finances in 2025-26. Revenue receipts were short by Rs 78,086 crore, total expenditure was short by Rs 1,00,503 crore. Revenue expenditure was short by Rs 75,168 crore and capital expenditure was cut by Rs 1,44,376 crore (Centre Rs 25,335 crore and States Rs 1,19,041 crore). Not a word was said to explain this miserable performance. Actually, the Centre’s capital expenditure has fallen from 3.2 per cent of GDP in 2024-25 to 3.1 per cent in 2025-26. In revenue expenditure, the cuts have fallen in heads that concern the common people. Examples: ⦁ Rural Development: Rs 53,067 crore ⦁ Urban Development: Rs 39,573 crore ⦁ Social Welfare: Rs 9,999 crore ⦁ Agriculture: Rs 6,985 crore ⦁ Education: Rs 6,701 crore ⦁ Health: Rs 3,686 crore Funds have been cut in crucial sectors and programmes. Expenditure on the much-vaunted Jal Jeevan Mission was cruelly cut from Rs 67,000 crore to a paltry Rs 17,000 crore. (In 2026-27, it has been boosted to Rs 67,670 crore, but what credibility does the number have?) After the months-long exercise, the revised estimate of the fiscal deficit has adhered to the budget estimate of 4.4 per cent, and the projection for 2026-27 is that the fiscal deficit will fall by a meagre 0.1 per cent of GDP. The revenue deficit will remain at 1.5 per cent. It is certainly not a bold exercise in fiscal prudence and consolidation. The most serious criticism of the Budget speech is that the Finance Minister is not tired of adding to the number of schemes, programmes, missions, institutes, initiatives, funds, committees, hubs, etc. I counted at least 24. I leave it to your imagination how many of these will be forgotten and vanish by next year. : Former Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram

Congress

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From just one sector in a single district alone, there has been an annual revenue loss of nearly ₹1000 crore. This means that over the past 15 years, approximately ₹15,000 crore was siphoned off instead of reaching the government exchequer. This money could have been utilized for numerous development, employment, and public welfare initiatives.
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From just one sector in a single district alone, there has been an annual revenue loss of nearly ₹1000 crore. This means that over the past 15 years, approximately ₹15,000 crore was siphoned off instead of reaching the government exchequer. This money could have been utilized for numerous development, employment, and public welfare initiatives.

BJP West Bengal

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Impact After Term | 05 : Special Initiatives of the Finance Department | 01 : Special Task Force — Identifying & Recovering Unutilised Public Funds Even before assuming office as Minister for Finance & Human Resources Management, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) consistently advocated stronger accountability and efficiency in public finance management through his interventions in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, as a member of the Public Accounts Committee and as the Opposition MLA who regularly initiated the Assembly's general discussion on the Budget between 2017 and 2021. After the DMK Government assumed office under the leadership of Thiru. M.K.Stalin, one of the administration’s central priorities was ensuring that public funds allocated for welfare and development were efficiently utilised and properly monitored. In the 2021–22 Budget, the Government announced a Special Task Force (STF) to identify dormant and unutilised government funds parked in bank accounts outside treasury oversight. The STF undertook a large-scale reconciliation exercise involving government departments, public institutions, district administrations, and banks across Tamil Nadu. Alongside this, a dual-track survey and verification mechanism was introduced to systematically identify dormant and unutilised public funds across fragmented financial accounts and institutions, while also strengthening transparency and fiscal oversight. Within the initial phase itself, nearly ₹2,000 crore in idle public funds was identified and recovered. According to the Tamil Nadu Government’s 2026–27 Interim Budget, the STF has since examined nearly 11 lakh bank accounts and identified over ₹12,078 crore in dormant and unutilised public funds. Resources that had remained scattered and unmonitored across thousands of accounts were brought back into the public financial system, making them available for welfare programmes, infrastructure development, and other public investments across Tamil Nadu. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 05 : Special Initiatives of the Finance Department | 01 : Special Task Force — Identifying & Recovering Unutilised Public Funds Even before assuming office as Minister for Finance & Human Resources Management, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) consistently advocated stronger accountability and efficiency in public finance management through his interventions in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, as a member of the Public Accounts Committee and as the Opposition MLA who regularly initiated the Assembly's general discussion on the Budget between 2017 and 2021. After the DMK Government assumed office under the leadership of Thiru. M.K.Stalin, one of the administration’s central priorities was ensuring that public funds allocated for welfare and development were efficiently utilised and properly monitored. In the 2021–22 Budget, the Government announced a Special Task Force (STF) to identify dormant and unutilised government funds parked in bank accounts outside treasury oversight. The STF undertook a large-scale reconciliation exercise involving government departments, public institutions, district administrations, and banks across Tamil Nadu. Alongside this, a dual-track survey and verification mechanism was introduced to systematically identify dormant and unutilised public funds across fragmented financial accounts and institutions, while also strengthening transparency and fiscal oversight. Within the initial phase itself, nearly ₹2,000 crore in idle public funds was identified and recovered. According to the Tamil Nadu Government’s 2026–27 Interim Budget, the STF has since examined nearly 11 lakh bank accounts and identified over ₹12,078 crore in dormant and unutilised public funds. Resources that had remained scattered and unmonitored across thousands of accounts were brought back into the public financial system, making them available for welfare programmes, infrastructure development, and other public investments across Tamil Nadu. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

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The take away from Budget 2025-26 is that the BJP is wooing the tax paying middle class and the Bihar electorate. These announcements will be welcomed by the 3.2 crore tax paying middle class and the 7.65 crore voters of Bihar. For the rest of India, the Hon’ble Finance Minister had no more than soothing words, punctuated by the applause of BJP members led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Let me first look at the financial performance in the current year, 2024-25. • Revised revenue receipts are lower by Rs 41,240 crore. Revised net tax receipts are lower by Rs 26,439 crore. • On the expenditure side, total expenditure has been cut by Rs 1,04,025 crore and capital expenditure has been cut by Rs 92,682 crore. Of this cut, the sectors that have suffered and the amounts cut are: Health: ₹1,255 crore Education: ₹11,584 crore Social Welfare: ₹10,019 crore Agriculture: ₹10,992 crore Rural Development: ₹75,133 crore Urban Development: ₹18,907 crore Development of NE: ₹1,894 crore : Rajya Sabha MP and Former Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram
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The take away from Budget 2025-26 is that the BJP is wooing the tax paying middle class and the Bihar electorate. These announcements will be welcomed by the 3.2 crore tax paying middle class and the 7.65 crore voters of Bihar. For the rest of India, the Hon’ble Finance Minister had no more than soothing words, punctuated by the applause of BJP members led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Let me first look at the financial performance in the current year, 2024-25. • Revised revenue receipts are lower by Rs 41,240 crore. Revised net tax receipts are lower by Rs 26,439 crore. • On the expenditure side, total expenditure has been cut by Rs 1,04,025 crore and capital expenditure has been cut by Rs 92,682 crore. Of this cut, the sectors that have suffered and the amounts cut are: Health: ₹1,255 crore Education: ₹11,584 crore Social Welfare: ₹10,019 crore Agriculture: ₹10,992 crore Rural Development: ₹75,133 crore Urban Development: ₹18,907 crore Development of NE: ₹1,894 crore : Rajya Sabha MP and Former Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram

Congress

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Impact After Term | 07 : Special Initiatives of the Finance Department | 02 : Economic Advisory Council — Bringing Global Expertise to Tamil Nadu's Development Goals Major reforms are rarely shaped by a single viewpoint. The most successful governments create systems that challenge assumptions, incorporate diverse perspectives, and draw upon the best available expertise. Recognising this, the DMK Government led by Thiru. M.K.Stalin constituted the Economic Advisory Council in 2021. Conceived as a special initiative of the Finance Department under Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR), the Council brought together some of the world's most respected economists and policy experts to help Tamil Nadu navigate the economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and chart a path towards rapid, inclusive, and sustainable long-term growth. The Council comprised Nobel Laureate Prof. Esther Duflo, former RBI Governor Prof. Raghuram Rajan, former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India Dr. Arvind Subramanian, development economist Prof. Jean Drèze, and former Union Finance Secretary Dr. S. Narayan. Deliberately designed to reflect different schools of thought on economics, development, welfare, and governance, each member was individually invited by Dr. PTR and accepted the invitation without prior knowledge of the other members who would eventually serve on the Council. As a result, this initiative brought five distinct perspectives to some of Tamil Nadu's most important policy challenges, helping shape its long-term development agenda and institutional reforms. Working under the leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin and in consultation with various Government departments, the Council contributed to policy discussions across education, healthcare, social welfare, industry, energy, information technology, and public finance. Its recommendations helped shape Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 third-wave countermeasures, the Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme to address learning losses among students, support measures for MSME recovery, improvements in local body finances, and reforms to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the power sector. The Council also contributed to data-centric governance reforms, Tamil Nadu's memorandum to the 16th Finance Commission, and strategies to strengthen the State's fiscal health. Notably, all five members of the Council contributed their time, expertise, and guidance entirely in a public-spirited capacity, without accepting any remuneration from the Government. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 07 : Special Initiatives of the Finance Department | 02 : Economic Advisory Council — Bringing Global Expertise to Tamil Nadu's Development Goals Major reforms are rarely shaped by a single viewpoint. The most successful governments create systems that challenge assumptions, incorporate diverse perspectives, and draw upon the best available expertise. Recognising this, the DMK Government led by Thiru. M.K.Stalin constituted the Economic Advisory Council in 2021. Conceived as a special initiative of the Finance Department under Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR), the Council brought together some of the world's most respected economists and policy experts to help Tamil Nadu navigate the economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and chart a path towards rapid, inclusive, and sustainable long-term growth. The Council comprised Nobel Laureate Prof. Esther Duflo, former RBI Governor Prof. Raghuram Rajan, former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India Dr. Arvind Subramanian, development economist Prof. Jean Drèze, and former Union Finance Secretary Dr. S. Narayan. Deliberately designed to reflect different schools of thought on economics, development, welfare, and governance, each member was individually invited by Dr. PTR and accepted the invitation without prior knowledge of the other members who would eventually serve on the Council. As a result, this initiative brought five distinct perspectives to some of Tamil Nadu's most important policy challenges, helping shape its long-term development agenda and institutional reforms. Working under the leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin and in consultation with various Government departments, the Council contributed to policy discussions across education, healthcare, social welfare, industry, energy, information technology, and public finance. Its recommendations helped shape Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 third-wave countermeasures, the Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme to address learning losses among students, support measures for MSME recovery, improvements in local body finances, and reforms to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the power sector. The Council also contributed to data-centric governance reforms, Tamil Nadu's memorandum to the 16th Finance Commission, and strategies to strengthen the State's fiscal health. Notably, all five members of the Council contributed their time, expertise, and guidance entirely in a public-spirited capacity, without accepting any remuneration from the Government. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

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MRPL in Mangaluru generates a revenue of ₹1.25 lakh crore and employs around 2,200 people. Its annual salary bill is estimated at roughly ₹700 crore. In comparison, the IT industry in the Mangaluru region has a turnover of about ₹4,500 crore, with an estimated salary bill of ₹1,800 crore. Now imagine this. Through the Silicon Beach of India program, the Mangaluru region aspires to employ 200,000 IT professionals and generate nearly $5 billion in revenue over the next 10 years. When this vision is realized, the region will create at least ₹18,000 crore of annual disposable income, triggering a massive economic stimulus. It gave me goosebumps hearing the vision behind the Silicon Beach Program from Rohith Bhat when we spoke to him on ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ. This is the story of a man who not only built something big from a small town, but is now working to build an entire ecosystem for the region. A truly noble way of giving back to the society that shaped him. Hear the full story here.
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MRPL in Mangaluru generates a revenue of ₹1.25 lakh crore and employs around 2,200 people. Its annual salary bill is estimated at roughly ₹700 crore. In comparison, the IT industry in the Mangaluru region has a turnover of about ₹4,500 crore, with an estimated salary bill of ₹1,800 crore. Now imagine this. Through the Silicon Beach of India program, the Mangaluru region aspires to employ 200,000 IT professionals and generate nearly $5 billion in revenue over the next 10 years. When this vision is realized, the region will create at least ₹18,000 crore of annual disposable income, triggering a massive economic stimulus. It gave me goosebumps hearing the vision behind the Silicon Beach Program from Rohith Bhat when we spoke to him on ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ. This is the story of a man who not only built something big from a small town, but is now working to build an entire ecosystem for the region. A truly noble way of giving back to the society that shaped him. Hear the full story here.

Vasant Shetty | Building Mundhe Banni

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Impact After Term | 15 : TVA's Tamil Digital Library — Bringing Tamil's Civilisational Knowledge to the Digital Age Established by Kalaignar in 2001 to enable the Tamil language to thrive in the Internet era and promote Tamil learning across the world, the Tamil Virtual Academy has spearheaded several pioneering digital initiatives. Among its most significant has been the Tamil Digital Library—created to preserve centuries of Tamil literature, manuscripts, archival records and cultural resources in digital form, while making them freely accessible to students, researchers and Tamil communities worldwide. Following the formation of the DMK Government in 2021, the Tamil Digital Library underwent a significant transformation. As Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, Dr. PTR allocated ₹96.65 lakh in the 2022–23 Budget to accelerate the digitisation of rare books, manuscripts and archival collections. After assuming charge as Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, he oversaw the next phase of its expansion, broadening both its scale and public accessibility. Today, the Tamil Digital Library hosts over one lakh rare books, manuscripts, journals and historical records. Nearly 19.89 lakh pages have been digitised, including over eight lakh palm-leaf manuscript pages, thousands of rare photographs and hundreds of hours of archival audio-visual material—creating one of the largest digital knowledge repositories dedicated to an Indian language. The initiative also placed a strong emphasis on accessibility. With an allocation of ₹1 crore for the Inclusive Digital Library, access was expanded for persons with visual impairments. During Dr. PTR's tenure as Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, 12.85 lakh pages were converted using OCR technology, while 1.30 lakh pages were made available in accessible formats such as DOC, EPUB, DAISY and Braille-compatible editions. The initiative was further expanded through a series of dedicated digital knowledge platforms, including Tamilar Thagaval Attruppadai, the Digital Cultural Atlas and Kalaignar Karuvoolam. During this period, the complete digitised works of 38 eminent Tamil scholars, literary figures and leaders were also made publicly accessible, alongside thematic digital collections preserving Tamil Nadu's literary, political, social and cultural history. The impact has been substantial. Website visits increased from 1.25 crore in 2021 to over 17.25 crore by 2026, with more than 13.27 crore visits recorded during Dr. PTR's tenure, reflecting the growing global use of these digital resources. The Tamil Digital Library has transformed centuries of Tamil knowledge into a living digital resource for future generations.
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Impact After Term | 15 : TVA's Tamil Digital Library — Bringing Tamil's Civilisational Knowledge to the Digital Age Established by Kalaignar in 2001 to enable the Tamil language to thrive in the Internet era and promote Tamil learning across the world, the Tamil Virtual Academy has spearheaded several pioneering digital initiatives. Among its most significant has been the Tamil Digital Library—created to preserve centuries of Tamil literature, manuscripts, archival records and cultural resources in digital form, while making them freely accessible to students, researchers and Tamil communities worldwide. Following the formation of the DMK Government in 2021, the Tamil Digital Library underwent a significant transformation. As Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, Dr. PTR allocated ₹96.65 lakh in the 2022–23 Budget to accelerate the digitisation of rare books, manuscripts and archival collections. After assuming charge as Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, he oversaw the next phase of its expansion, broadening both its scale and public accessibility. Today, the Tamil Digital Library hosts over one lakh rare books, manuscripts, journals and historical records. Nearly 19.89 lakh pages have been digitised, including over eight lakh palm-leaf manuscript pages, thousands of rare photographs and hundreds of hours of archival audio-visual material—creating one of the largest digital knowledge repositories dedicated to an Indian language. The initiative also placed a strong emphasis on accessibility. With an allocation of ₹1 crore for the Inclusive Digital Library, access was expanded for persons with visual impairments. During Dr. PTR's tenure as Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, 12.85 lakh pages were converted using OCR technology, while 1.30 lakh pages were made available in accessible formats such as DOC, EPUB, DAISY and Braille-compatible editions. The initiative was further expanded through a series of dedicated digital knowledge platforms, including Tamilar Thagaval Attruppadai, the Digital Cultural Atlas and Kalaignar Karuvoolam. During this period, the complete digitised works of 38 eminent Tamil scholars, literary figures and leaders were also made publicly accessible, alongside thematic digital collections preserving Tamil Nadu's literary, political, social and cultural history. The impact has been substantial. Website visits increased from 1.25 crore in 2021 to over 17.25 crore by 2026, with more than 13.27 crore visits recorded during Dr. PTR's tenure, reflecting the growing global use of these digital resources. The Tamil Digital Library has transformed centuries of Tamil knowledge into a living digital resource for future generations.

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

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Impact After Term | 09 : Special Initiatives of the Finance Department | 03 : Litigation Risk Management System Public finance management is not limited to budgeting, revenue mobilisation, and expenditure control. It also requires identifying and mitigating risks that could impose significant financial liabilities on the Government in the future. When the DMK Government assumed office in 2021,Tamil Nadu was facing numerous high-risk litigations involving taxation, land acquisition, personnel-related matters, and procurement disputes, many of which carried the potential to impose substantial financial burdens on the State Recognising the need for a more structured approach, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) announced the creation of a Litigation Risk Management System in the 2021-22 Budget to proactively identify, monitor, and manage cases with significant fiscal implications for the Government. As part of this initiative, the Government constituted a high-level Litigation Advisory and Oversight Committee (LAOC) under the chairmanship of Justice K. Kannan, former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, along with experts in direct taxation, indirect taxation, civil litigation, public finance, and legal affairs. The system introduced a coordinated framework for identifying High Risk Litigations, providing strategic legal guidance, strengthening inter-departmental coordination, and monitoring cases through a dedicated High-Risk Litigation window within the Integrated Court Case Monitoring System (ICCMS). Within its first year, the Committee conducted 14 meetings and provided guidance on 26 high-risk cases across 14 Government departments. The initiative subsequently expanded, with 37 high-risk litigations across 15 departments receiving strategic guidance, while 88 high-risk cases across 10 departments are currently being monitored under the system. More than a legal reform, the Litigation Risk Management System represented an important institutional reform in public finance management, helping the Government anticipate potential liabilities, reduce fiscal risks, and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 09 : Special Initiatives of the Finance Department | 03 : Litigation Risk Management System Public finance management is not limited to budgeting, revenue mobilisation, and expenditure control. It also requires identifying and mitigating risks that could impose significant financial liabilities on the Government in the future. When the DMK Government assumed office in 2021,Tamil Nadu was facing numerous high-risk litigations involving taxation, land acquisition, personnel-related matters, and procurement disputes, many of which carried the potential to impose substantial financial burdens on the State Recognising the need for a more structured approach, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) announced the creation of a Litigation Risk Management System in the 2021-22 Budget to proactively identify, monitor, and manage cases with significant fiscal implications for the Government. As part of this initiative, the Government constituted a high-level Litigation Advisory and Oversight Committee (LAOC) under the chairmanship of Justice K. Kannan, former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, along with experts in direct taxation, indirect taxation, civil litigation, public finance, and legal affairs. The system introduced a coordinated framework for identifying High Risk Litigations, providing strategic legal guidance, strengthening inter-departmental coordination, and monitoring cases through a dedicated High-Risk Litigation window within the Integrated Court Case Monitoring System (ICCMS). Within its first year, the Committee conducted 14 meetings and provided guidance on 26 high-risk cases across 14 Government departments. The initiative subsequently expanded, with 37 high-risk litigations across 15 departments receiving strategic guidance, while 88 high-risk cases across 10 departments are currently being monitored under the system. More than a legal reform, the Litigation Risk Management System represented an important institutional reform in public finance management, helping the Government anticipate potential liabilities, reduce fiscal risks, and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

19,993 views • 2 months ago

I had predicted this in 2024. UP under Yogi Adityanath has overtaken the states of Karnataka and Gujarat in overall contribution to the economy. From 8th position to the third position in GDP contribution.❤️🔥 According to the Reserve Bank of India, at present Uttar Pradesh contributes 9.1% to India's economy, after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which is the highest, and in this regard Uttar Pradesh has overtaken the states of Karnataka and Gujarat. UP slowly overtook KA and Gujarat. While KA focussed on Muslim appeasement and Language supremacy, UP focussed on Investments and inclusive growth. Apart from this, in 2016–17 the annual per capita income in Uttar Pradesh was 54,564 rupees, which became 1,09,844 in 2024–25, and in 2025–26 this same annual per capita income is going to be 1,20,000 rupees. Yogi government has released the state’s Economic Survey, according to which Uttar Pradesh’s economy, in terms of size, is now going to overtake Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan, with a population of 25 crore, has a total economy of 35 lakh crore rupees, while India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, with roughly the same population, is going to have a total economy of 36 lakh crore rupees. Yogi and the BJP have the welfare of its people and the state at heart. Congress and Siddaramiah have the welfare of the Gandhi Dynasty at heart. Yogi Adityanath well deserved. My admiration and respect.
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I had predicted this in 2024. UP under Yogi Adityanath has overtaken the states of Karnataka and Gujarat in overall contribution to the economy. From 8th position to the third position in GDP contribution.❤️🔥 According to the Reserve Bank of India, at present Uttar Pradesh contributes 9.1% to India's economy, after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which is the highest, and in this regard Uttar Pradesh has overtaken the states of Karnataka and Gujarat. UP slowly overtook KA and Gujarat. While KA focussed on Muslim appeasement and Language supremacy, UP focussed on Investments and inclusive growth. Apart from this, in 2016–17 the annual per capita income in Uttar Pradesh was 54,564 rupees, which became 1,09,844 in 2024–25, and in 2025–26 this same annual per capita income is going to be 1,20,000 rupees. Yogi government has released the state’s Economic Survey, according to which Uttar Pradesh’s economy, in terms of size, is now going to overtake Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan, with a population of 25 crore, has a total economy of 35 lakh crore rupees, while India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, with roughly the same population, is going to have a total economy of 36 lakh crore rupees. Yogi and the BJP have the welfare of its people and the state at heart. Congress and Siddaramiah have the welfare of the Gandhi Dynasty at heart. Yogi Adityanath well deserved. My admiration and respect.

Dr Poornima 🇮🇳

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#WATCH | Chandigarh: On GST collection, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema says, "GST was implemented nationwide in 2017 under the 'One Nation, One Tax' principle. For the past five years, from 2017 to 2022, the Congress party was in power, and in those five years, they collected Rs 112,000 crore in revenue. But our government, in just three and a half years, has already collected over Rs 116,000 crore in revenue. This means our annual revenue has never fallen below 11%. We are consistently growing at a rate of over 11%, while at the national level, the growth rate is 7%. Since our AAP government came to power in Punjab in 2022, we have worked with complete honesty. We established a Tax Intelligence Unit. We collaborated with IIT Hyderabad, purchased nine modules from them, and implemented them in the department. We did many things in the department, which led to an increase in our GST revenue. We introduced a new scheme, "Bring the Bill, Get a Reward," to encourage people to get and keep their bills. If we talk about excise, our revenue has been consistently increasing by over 10% for the last three years..."
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#WATCH | Chandigarh: On GST collection, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema says, "GST was implemented nationwide in 2017 under the 'One Nation, One Tax' principle. For the past five years, from 2017 to 2022, the Congress party was in power, and in those five years, they collected Rs 112,000 crore in revenue. But our government, in just three and a half years, has already collected over Rs 116,000 crore in revenue. This means our annual revenue has never fallen below 11%. We are consistently growing at a rate of over 11%, while at the national level, the growth rate is 7%. Since our AAP government came to power in Punjab in 2022, we have worked with complete honesty. We established a Tax Intelligence Unit. We collaborated with IIT Hyderabad, purchased nine modules from them, and implemented them in the department. We did many things in the department, which led to an increase in our GST revenue. We introduced a new scheme, "Bring the Bill, Get a Reward," to encourage people to get and keep their bills. If we talk about excise, our revenue has been consistently increasing by over 10% for the last three years..."

ANI

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX | How to solve Kerala’s train travel problem once and for all with ₹150 crore? 🧵 In 2012, the Oomen Chandy government came up with a plan to build a high-speed rail corridor from Mangalore to Trivandrum. The estimated cost was around ₹1.18 lakh crore. It was planned to be funded through a Japanese loan from JICA. The project was opposed by the then opposition parties. The project was eventually dropped. In 2020, the present Left government under Pinarayi Vijayan brought back the high-speed rail project, named SilverLine, with a cost estimate of ₹64,000 crore. These numbers were rejected by NITI Aayog, which estimated the cost at around ₹1.2 lakh crore. There were strong public protests against forceful land acquisition, and the project was dropped by the government in 2022. We also strongly opposed it, as our estimate was that the final cost would easily cross ₹1.5 lakh crore, ticket prices would go up to around ₹6,000 to make it viable, and there would not be enough ridership. Now it is BJP’s turn. They opposed both earlier projects and have now come up with a new proposal using DMRC’s former chairman, Padma Vibhushan Dr. E. Sreedharan, who later joined BJP. This high-speed rail proposal, unlike SilverLine, is 90% elevated and ends at Kannur instead of Kasargod or Mangalore. The estimated cost is around ₹200 crore per kilometre, with an overall cost of more than ₹80,000 crore. Fair enough. However, the estimate of ₹200 crore per kilometre looks like an underestimate when we look at the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train. That project started with a cost of ₹216 crore per kilometre and has now reached ₹393 crore per kilometre, even though it is only half completed. By the time it is finished, the cost could touch ₹500 crore per kilometre, if not more. Leaving these big and fancy projects aside, let us come back to the core problem and look at it differently. Take a close look at this video. This shows the weekly train schedule from Kannur towards the south. If you observe carefully, the green-coloured trains are those that run within Kerala, while the red ones are outstation trains that either terminate at stations in Kerala or pass through the state. What does this tell us? (1/8)
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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX | How to solve Kerala’s train travel problem once and for all with ₹150 crore? 🧵 In 2012, the Oomen Chandy government came up with a plan to build a high-speed rail corridor from Mangalore to Trivandrum. The estimated cost was around ₹1.18 lakh crore. It was planned to be funded through a Japanese loan from JICA. The project was opposed by the then opposition parties. The project was eventually dropped. In 2020, the present Left government under Pinarayi Vijayan brought back the high-speed rail project, named SilverLine, with a cost estimate of ₹64,000 crore. These numbers were rejected by NITI Aayog, which estimated the cost at around ₹1.2 lakh crore. There were strong public protests against forceful land acquisition, and the project was dropped by the government in 2022. We also strongly opposed it, as our estimate was that the final cost would easily cross ₹1.5 lakh crore, ticket prices would go up to around ₹6,000 to make it viable, and there would not be enough ridership. Now it is BJP’s turn. They opposed both earlier projects and have now come up with a new proposal using DMRC’s former chairman, Padma Vibhushan Dr. E. Sreedharan, who later joined BJP. This high-speed rail proposal, unlike SilverLine, is 90% elevated and ends at Kannur instead of Kasargod or Mangalore. The estimated cost is around ₹200 crore per kilometre, with an overall cost of more than ₹80,000 crore. Fair enough. However, the estimate of ₹200 crore per kilometre looks like an underestimate when we look at the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train. That project started with a cost of ₹216 crore per kilometre and has now reached ₹393 crore per kilometre, even though it is only half completed. By the time it is finished, the cost could touch ₹500 crore per kilometre, if not more. Leaving these big and fancy projects aside, let us come back to the core problem and look at it differently. Take a close look at this video. This shows the weekly train schedule from Kannur towards the south. If you observe carefully, the green-coloured trains are those that run within Kerala, while the red ones are outstation trains that either terminate at stations in Kerala or pass through the state. What does this tell us? (1/8)

Congress Kerala

41,136 views • 6 months ago

Impact After Term | 12 : iTNT Hub — Laying the Foundation for Tamil Nadu's Deep Tech Ecosystem (Part 1) As global technology leadership increasingly shifts towards Artificial Intelligence and other Deep Tech sectors, Tamil Nadu recognised the need to move beyond traditional IT services and build an innovation ecosystem capable of transforming research, talent and technology into globally competitive enterprises. Recognising this opportunity and the immense potential of Tamil Nadu's highly skilled youth, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR), as Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, announced the establishment of the i-Tamil Nadu Technology (iTNT) Hub in the 2022–23 Budget with an allocation of ₹54.61 crore. The objective was to create a dedicated institutional platform that could accelerate Deep Tech innovation and entrepreneurship in the State. Launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin on 15 May 2023, iTNT Hub was established as India's first dedicated innovation platform focused on Deep Tech and Emerging Technologies. Through initiatives such as BEACON, PATHFINDER, iAccelerate and the JIGSAW innovation framework, the Hub brought together government, academia, industry, investors and startups while providing access to advanced infrastructure including Fab Labs, 3D Printing facilities, Industry 4.0 tools and specialised technology resources. In doing so, it helped connect research, industry and capital, enabling ideas to evolve into scalable products and enterprises. The impact has been substantial. iTNT Hub has supported more than 2,800 startups, connected nearly 7,000 researchers, facilitated partnerships with over 200 institutions, established collaborations with more than 80 incubation centres—including 20 international partnerships—and enabled over 10,000 entrepreneurs to benefit from its ecosystem. Beyond supporting startups, iTNT Hub has helped create the foundations of a statewide Deep Tech ecosystem. By strengthening the pathways from innovation to enterprise creation, it has positioned Tamil Nadu to compete in the technologies that will shape the future global economy. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 12 : iTNT Hub — Laying the Foundation for Tamil Nadu's Deep Tech Ecosystem (Part 1) As global technology leadership increasingly shifts towards Artificial Intelligence and other Deep Tech sectors, Tamil Nadu recognised the need to move beyond traditional IT services and build an innovation ecosystem capable of transforming research, talent and technology into globally competitive enterprises. Recognising this opportunity and the immense potential of Tamil Nadu's highly skilled youth, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR), as Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, announced the establishment of the i-Tamil Nadu Technology (iTNT) Hub in the 2022–23 Budget with an allocation of ₹54.61 crore. The objective was to create a dedicated institutional platform that could accelerate Deep Tech innovation and entrepreneurship in the State. Launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin on 15 May 2023, iTNT Hub was established as India's first dedicated innovation platform focused on Deep Tech and Emerging Technologies. Through initiatives such as BEACON, PATHFINDER, iAccelerate and the JIGSAW innovation framework, the Hub brought together government, academia, industry, investors and startups while providing access to advanced infrastructure including Fab Labs, 3D Printing facilities, Industry 4.0 tools and specialised technology resources. In doing so, it helped connect research, industry and capital, enabling ideas to evolve into scalable products and enterprises. The impact has been substantial. iTNT Hub has supported more than 2,800 startups, connected nearly 7,000 researchers, facilitated partnerships with over 200 institutions, established collaborations with more than 80 incubation centres—including 20 international partnerships—and enabled over 10,000 entrepreneurs to benefit from its ecosystem. Beyond supporting startups, iTNT Hub has helped create the foundations of a statewide Deep Tech ecosystem. By strengthening the pathways from innovation to enterprise creation, it has positioned Tamil Nadu to compete in the technologies that will shape the future global economy. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

22,248 views • 1 month ago

The Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 concluded today with Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy unveiling the #TelanganaRising2047, a people - led roadmap aimed at transforming Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The Chief Minister said the Vision reflects Telangana’s historic quest for freedom, social justice, and equal opportunities, and was developed with inputs from 4 crore citizens, making it one of the most participatory planning exercises in the country. The Government announced a new development focus on Education, Irrigation, and Communication, along with commitments to poverty eradication, quality education, youth employment, and welfare for the poorest. To promote equality from childhood, the State will establish Young India Integrated Schools, bringing students of all communities together. The CM also announced the creation of a Skills University and a Sports University to enhance employability and nurture future Olympians. The Chief Minister affirmed that the Vision 2047 Document is a long-term commitment to inclusive growth, targeting farmers, women, youth, Dalits, Adivasis, and marginalised communities across Telangana. #TelanganaRisingGlobalSummit2025 #BharatFutureCity
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The Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 concluded today with Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy unveiling the #TelanganaRising2047, a people - led roadmap aimed at transforming Telangana into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. The Chief Minister said the Vision reflects Telangana’s historic quest for freedom, social justice, and equal opportunities, and was developed with inputs from 4 crore citizens, making it one of the most participatory planning exercises in the country. The Government announced a new development focus on Education, Irrigation, and Communication, along with commitments to poverty eradication, quality education, youth employment, and welfare for the poorest. To promote equality from childhood, the State will establish Young India Integrated Schools, bringing students of all communities together. The CM also announced the creation of a Skills University and a Sports University to enhance employability and nurture future Olympians. The Chief Minister affirmed that the Vision 2047 Document is a long-term commitment to inclusive growth, targeting farmers, women, youth, Dalits, Adivasis, and marginalised communities across Telangana. #TelanganaRisingGlobalSummit2025 #BharatFutureCity

Telangana CMO

59,830 views • 8 months ago

For BSNL, our government has provided three revival packages totalling ₹3.22 lakh crore. We have dealt with the burden of oil bonds, addressed the “Fragile Five” economy, and undertaken bank restructuring and recapitalization. These were not small amounts but those of ₹3 lakh crore - ₹4 lakh crore, and now even fertiliser subsidies. Wherever there were weaknesses in the economy, they were left unaddressed earlier, and we are now paying for all of it. Yet, we are being questioned about GDP growth and fiscal deficit. The reality is that we are clearing the liabilities left behind. On spectrum allocation, after our government came to power, spectrum in bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500 MHz and 3300 MHz has been provided to BSNL at auction-determined prices for 4G and 5G services. On BSNL, I must respectfully say that every criticism made against it is incorrect. If anything, BSNL was pushed into a critical condition earlier. It was in the ICU, and we have revived it and brought it back on track. The Union Cabinet has approved revival packages for BSNL. The capital infusion between 2022 and 2023 stands at ₹2.26 lakh crore. This includes spectrum allocation, capital expenditure on infrastructure, AGR dues, and restructuring of the PSU. The Make in India mandate for BSNL is a strength, not a restriction. There is no restriction on BSNL. In fact, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, BSNL has placed an order for 1 lakh indigenously developed 4G sites for pan-India deployment. As of 28th February 2026, 97,906 sites have been installed with 4G equipment, out of which 96,103 are already operational. Additionally, the BharatNet Programme is strengthening BSNL further. An amount of ₹1.39 lakh crore has been approved to extend optical fibre connectivity to all villages across the country. - Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
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For BSNL, our government has provided three revival packages totalling ₹3.22 lakh crore. We have dealt with the burden of oil bonds, addressed the “Fragile Five” economy, and undertaken bank restructuring and recapitalization. These were not small amounts but those of ₹3 lakh crore - ₹4 lakh crore, and now even fertiliser subsidies. Wherever there were weaknesses in the economy, they were left unaddressed earlier, and we are now paying for all of it. Yet, we are being questioned about GDP growth and fiscal deficit. The reality is that we are clearing the liabilities left behind. On spectrum allocation, after our government came to power, spectrum in bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500 MHz and 3300 MHz has been provided to BSNL at auction-determined prices for 4G and 5G services. On BSNL, I must respectfully say that every criticism made against it is incorrect. If anything, BSNL was pushed into a critical condition earlier. It was in the ICU, and we have revived it and brought it back on track. The Union Cabinet has approved revival packages for BSNL. The capital infusion between 2022 and 2023 stands at ₹2.26 lakh crore. This includes spectrum allocation, capital expenditure on infrastructure, AGR dues, and restructuring of the PSU. The Make in India mandate for BSNL is a strength, not a restriction. There is no restriction on BSNL. In fact, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, BSNL has placed an order for 1 lakh indigenously developed 4G sites for pan-India deployment. As of 28th February 2026, 97,906 sites have been installed with 4G equipment, out of which 96,103 are already operational. Additionally, the BharatNet Programme is strengthening BSNL further. An amount of ₹1.39 lakh crore has been approved to extend optical fibre connectivity to all villages across the country. - Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Nirmala Sitharaman Office

129,417 views • 4 months ago

India’s Oil Marketing Companies absorbed losses of nearly ₹60,000 CRORE in just March and April 2026 alone. That means close to ₹1,000 CRORE being lost every single day. Every litre of petrol sold at a loss of ₹12.96. Every litre of diesel sold at a loss of ₹48.12. Every LPG cylinder reaching your kitchen carrying a loss of ₹475. And yet… prices did not explode on ordinary Indians. No sudden shock at petrol pumps. No crushing LPG hike for families. No panic buying. No fuel queues. The government quietly stood behind the people and absorbed the burden. Not only that — excise duty on petrol and diesel was also cut, meaning the government willingly gave up its own revenue to reduce pressure on citizens. At a time when countries across the world were passing every rupee of global oil pain directly to consumers, India chose a different path. Protection over politics. Relief over headlines. Stability over chaos. This is what leadership looks like during a crisis. No dramatic speeches demanding applause. No daily press conferences asking for credit. Just silent action for 140 crore Indians. The opposition will continue doing politics. They will continue shouting, twisting, and creating narratives. But facts are facts. The numbers are public. The global fuel situation is visible to everyone. The world increased prices. India shielded its people. That is the difference. That is Modi’s India.
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India’s Oil Marketing Companies absorbed losses of nearly ₹60,000 CRORE in just March and April 2026 alone. That means close to ₹1,000 CRORE being lost every single day. Every litre of petrol sold at a loss of ₹12.96. Every litre of diesel sold at a loss of ₹48.12. Every LPG cylinder reaching your kitchen carrying a loss of ₹475. And yet… prices did not explode on ordinary Indians. No sudden shock at petrol pumps. No crushing LPG hike for families. No panic buying. No fuel queues. The government quietly stood behind the people and absorbed the burden. Not only that — excise duty on petrol and diesel was also cut, meaning the government willingly gave up its own revenue to reduce pressure on citizens. At a time when countries across the world were passing every rupee of global oil pain directly to consumers, India chose a different path. Protection over politics. Relief over headlines. Stability over chaos. This is what leadership looks like during a crisis. No dramatic speeches demanding applause. No daily press conferences asking for credit. Just silent action for 140 crore Indians. The opposition will continue doing politics. They will continue shouting, twisting, and creating narratives. But facts are facts. The numbers are public. The global fuel situation is visible to everyone. The world increased prices. India shielded its people. That is the difference. That is Modi’s India.

Mr Sinha

33,303 views • 3 months ago

Impact After Term | 10 : Ensuring Dignified Living for 396 Families Through Affordable Housing | Subramaniapuram TNUHDB Housing Complex Access to safe, secure, and dignified housing is one of the most important foundations of social justice and inclusive development. For decades, hundreds of families in Ward 77, Subramaniapuram, many of them sanitation workers, lived in inadequate housing with limited access to basic amenities and quality living conditions. Recognising the need for a permanent solution, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) began advocating for modern housing for these families soon after being elected MLA for Madurai Central in 2016, and continued to pursue the demand throughout his tenure in the Opposition. Due to his sustained advocacy, the project was announced by the AIADMK Government in 2018. However, no financial allocation was made and the proposal remained largely on paper. Following the formation of the DMK Government in 2021, Dr. PTR, as Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, ensured that the long-pending project received the necessary financial support. Backed by an investment of ₹62.68 crore, construction commenced in August 2023. Originally conceived to benefit 250 families, the project was subsequently expanded through further efforts to accommodate 396 families. The completed residential complex was inaugurated on 10 February 2026 and stands as Madurai's first government-supported high-rise affordable housing complex with lift facilities. The nine-storey development includes vehicle parking, children's play areas, and other essential amenities designed to provide a safe and dignified living environment. The first phase of allotments has already been completed, with orders issued to 223 beneficiary families. What began as a long-standing demand raised on behalf of residents was ultimately transformed into a modern housing community, providing hundreds of families with improved living conditions, better sanitation, and a more secure future. The project stands as a testament to Dr PTR's sustained commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents and converting long-pending public demands into lasting outcomes. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 10 : Ensuring Dignified Living for 396 Families Through Affordable Housing | Subramaniapuram TNUHDB Housing Complex Access to safe, secure, and dignified housing is one of the most important foundations of social justice and inclusive development. For decades, hundreds of families in Ward 77, Subramaniapuram, many of them sanitation workers, lived in inadequate housing with limited access to basic amenities and quality living conditions. Recognising the need for a permanent solution, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) began advocating for modern housing for these families soon after being elected MLA for Madurai Central in 2016, and continued to pursue the demand throughout his tenure in the Opposition. Due to his sustained advocacy, the project was announced by the AIADMK Government in 2018. However, no financial allocation was made and the proposal remained largely on paper. Following the formation of the DMK Government in 2021, Dr. PTR, as Minister for Finance and Human Resources Management, ensured that the long-pending project received the necessary financial support. Backed by an investment of ₹62.68 crore, construction commenced in August 2023. Originally conceived to benefit 250 families, the project was subsequently expanded through further efforts to accommodate 396 families. The completed residential complex was inaugurated on 10 February 2026 and stands as Madurai's first government-supported high-rise affordable housing complex with lift facilities. The nine-storey development includes vehicle parking, children's play areas, and other essential amenities designed to provide a safe and dignified living environment. The first phase of allotments has already been completed, with orders issued to 223 beneficiary families. What began as a long-standing demand raised on behalf of residents was ultimately transformed into a modern housing community, providing hundreds of families with improved living conditions, better sanitation, and a more secure future. The project stands as a testament to Dr PTR's sustained commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents and converting long-pending public demands into lasting outcomes. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

30,321 views • 1 month ago

A historic day for Tamil Nadu as an incredibly beautiful and visionary project takes flight. The foundation stone for Tamil Nadu’s first International Migratory Bird Centre at Marakkanam in Villupuram district was laid today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin. Being developed at a cost of ₹50.30 crore in collaboration with the World Bank Group, the Centre will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for global bird conservation, coming up across the Agaram Reserve Forest and the Kazhuveli Wetland Bird Sanctuary, one of the most important wetland ecosystems for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. The Centre will include: • Conservation Centre • Research and training • Nature trails • Bird-watching tower • Boardwalks Collaboration with the Centre for Ornithology at Cornell University is planned to further strengthen international partnerships in migratory bird research and conservation. @cornelluniversity Cornell Lab
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A historic day for Tamil Nadu as an incredibly beautiful and visionary project takes flight. The foundation stone for Tamil Nadu’s first International Migratory Bird Centre at Marakkanam in Villupuram district was laid today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin. Being developed at a cost of ₹50.30 crore in collaboration with the World Bank Group, the Centre will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for global bird conservation, coming up across the Agaram Reserve Forest and the Kazhuveli Wetland Bird Sanctuary, one of the most important wetland ecosystems for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. The Centre will include: • Conservation Centre • Research and training • Nature trails • Bird-watching tower • Boardwalks Collaboration with the Centre for Ornithology at Cornell University is planned to further strengthen international partnerships in migratory bird research and conservation. @cornelluniversity Cornell Lab

Supriya Sahu IAS

13,183 views • 5 months ago

Maharashtra: The GST Capital of India! Attended the 9th GST Day Celebrations 2026 in Mumbai, today. Nine Remarkable Years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) mark a transformative milestone in India's economic journey. Introduced under the leadership of Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji through the vision of 'One Nation, One Tax', GST marked a historic turning point in India's tax reforms. The invaluable contribution of the late Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley ji in shaping this landmark reform will always be remembered. Another moment in this transformational journey has been the establishment of the GST Council, one of the most significant pillars of the GST framework and a true example of cooperative federalism, where the Centre and the States collectively take consensus-based decisions. Maharashtra has consistently remained at the forefront of GST implementation and has emerged as the GST Capital of India. Maharashtra continues to register unprecedented growth in GST collections. During the last financial year, the State received nearly ₹1.87 lakh crore as its GST share. Maharashtra remains the highest GST-contributing State in the country, with GST collections exceeding the combined collections of Karnataka and Gujarat, the States ranked second and third. GST 2.0 is a bold and significant step wherein structural changes and rationalisation of tax slabs have benefited businesses by simplifying compliance and creating greater opportunities for growth. Continuous efforts are being made to further improve the Ease of Doing Business through ongoing reforms and simplification measures. Congratulated various tax payers and officers who received awards today in recognition of their dedication and contribution in the field of taxation and conveyed best wishes for their continued service to the nation. Minister of State Adv. Ashish Jaiswal, Mayor of Mumbai Ritutai Tawde and senior officials were present on the occasion. Adv.Ashish jaiswal Ritu Tawde #Maharashtra #GSTDay
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Maharashtra: The GST Capital of India! Attended the 9th GST Day Celebrations 2026 in Mumbai, today. Nine Remarkable Years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) mark a transformative milestone in India's economic journey. Introduced under the leadership of Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji through the vision of 'One Nation, One Tax', GST marked a historic turning point in India's tax reforms. The invaluable contribution of the late Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley ji in shaping this landmark reform will always be remembered. Another moment in this transformational journey has been the establishment of the GST Council, one of the most significant pillars of the GST framework and a true example of cooperative federalism, where the Centre and the States collectively take consensus-based decisions. Maharashtra has consistently remained at the forefront of GST implementation and has emerged as the GST Capital of India. Maharashtra continues to register unprecedented growth in GST collections. During the last financial year, the State received nearly ₹1.87 lakh crore as its GST share. Maharashtra remains the highest GST-contributing State in the country, with GST collections exceeding the combined collections of Karnataka and Gujarat, the States ranked second and third. GST 2.0 is a bold and significant step wherein structural changes and rationalisation of tax slabs have benefited businesses by simplifying compliance and creating greater opportunities for growth. Continuous efforts are being made to further improve the Ease of Doing Business through ongoing reforms and simplification measures. Congratulated various tax payers and officers who received awards today in recognition of their dedication and contribution in the field of taxation and conveyed best wishes for their continued service to the nation. Minister of State Adv. Ashish Jaiswal, Mayor of Mumbai Ritutai Tawde and senior officials were present on the occasion. Adv.Ashish jaiswal Ritu Tawde #Maharashtra #GSTDay

Devendra Fadnavis

22,142 views • 1 month ago

Minister Jupally Krishna Rao dismissed allegations made by Harish Rao. He said, “ Microbrewery rules were framed under GO 151 on 28 Aug 2015. On 1 July 2016, the then government approved 20 microbreweries out of 50 applications, without any lottery system. In the last two years, we haven’t brought any new law on breweries. The same rules framed during BRS time are still in force. Till date, not a single file seeking microbrewery approval has come to me. Only applications have reached the department. Decisions are taken only after field-level verification of land and infrastructure by officials. Between 2016 and 2023, you approved 105 elite bars. On what basis were those permissions given? Not through lottery, but to chosen people. Isn’t that the truth? You committed the mistakes and are now blaming us. If dues were paid every 15 days, how did ₹3,500 crore excise arrears pile up under your government? How did ₹40,000 crore worth of bills remain pending in the Finance Department? Who actually turned Telangana into a drunkards’ state? Excise revenue rose from ₹10,012 crore in 2014 to ₹34,869 crore by 2023 under BRS rule. That’s an increase of nearly ₹25,000 crore through excise alone. Under Congress government in 2024–25, excise revenue is ₹34,603 crore, about ₹250 crore less than your time. Who pushed liquor consumption? Singur water allegations to breweries is false. No new permissions, no new pipelines for beer companies. All arrangements existed during the previous government. challenge. “
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Minister Jupally Krishna Rao dismissed allegations made by Harish Rao. He said, “ Microbrewery rules were framed under GO 151 on 28 Aug 2015. On 1 July 2016, the then government approved 20 microbreweries out of 50 applications, without any lottery system. In the last two years, we haven’t brought any new law on breweries. The same rules framed during BRS time are still in force. Till date, not a single file seeking microbrewery approval has come to me. Only applications have reached the department. Decisions are taken only after field-level verification of land and infrastructure by officials. Between 2016 and 2023, you approved 105 elite bars. On what basis were those permissions given? Not through lottery, but to chosen people. Isn’t that the truth? You committed the mistakes and are now blaming us. If dues were paid every 15 days, how did ₹3,500 crore excise arrears pile up under your government? How did ₹40,000 crore worth of bills remain pending in the Finance Department? Who actually turned Telangana into a drunkards’ state? Excise revenue rose from ₹10,012 crore in 2014 to ₹34,869 crore by 2023 under BRS rule. That’s an increase of nearly ₹25,000 crore through excise alone. Under Congress government in 2024–25, excise revenue is ₹34,603 crore, about ₹250 crore less than your time. Who pushed liquor consumption? Singur water allegations to breweries is false. No new permissions, no new pipelines for beer companies. All arrangements existed during the previous government. challenge. “

Naveena

11,510 views • 6 months ago