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C. Joseph Vijay

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu · TVK

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C. Joseph Vijay

Chief Minister
TVK Tamil Nadu
Current term
Since May 2026 · Present
About
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2026 Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay is an Indian politician and former actor who is currently serving as the 9th chief minister of Tamil Nadu since 10 May 2026. He is the founder and president of the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Prior to entering politics, he was a leading actor in Tamil cinema and among the highest-paid actors in India, having won numerous accolades including multiple Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards..

Projects & Initiatives 6 ongoing · 1 completed

Naan Mudhalvan
Ongoing
Budget₹3,600 crore (TN Budget 2022–23 and 2023–24 combined allocation)
ReachGovt. reported: ~41 lakh+ students trained cumulatively (to 2024); training in coding, data science, logistics, competitive-exam prep and industry-aligned skills.
Since 2022 · Renamed 'Skill Development' by the Tamil Nadu government (announced 22 Jun 2026); the scheme continues, and naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in now redirects to skilldevelopment.tn.gov.in.
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Naan MudhalvanOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Sep 2026 · naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
Ongoing
Budget₹500 crore/year approx. (TN Budget allocation for doorstep health services)
ReachGovt. reported: 2.51 crore beneficiaries received first-time medical care at home, with continuous follow-up by over 10,000 women healthcare volunteers (Governor's Address, TN Assembly, Jan 2026). Basic diagnostics and medicines delivered at home.
Since 2021 · Doorstep healthcare for elderly (65+), bedridden, and differently abled patients. Medical teams visit homes for basic examination, diagnostics, and medicine delivery.
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NhmOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Oct 2026 · nhm.tn.gov.in
Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021
Completed
ReachGovt./industry reported: ~₹3 lakh crore in MoUs at policy launch (304 MoUs); cumulative investment commitments since 2021 reported ~₹9.74 lakh crore. Tamil Nadu ranked ~5th among states in FDI inflows (period to 2023).
CompletionPolicy issued 2021
Since 2021 · Policy framework for attracting investment in priority sectors: EVs, electronics, aerospace, renewable energy, and logistics. Includes single-window clearances and sector-specific incentives.
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InvestingintamilnaduOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · investingintamilnadu.com
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (₹1,000/month women)
Ongoing
Continued by the current government. Monthly women's entitlement continued at the time of the TVK government transition; verify current status with state budget documents.
Amma Unavagam (canteens)
Ongoing
Continued by the current government. Subsidised canteens continued operating under both AIADMK and DMK governments.
Amma Baby Care Kit
Ongoing
Continued by the current government. Maternity kit distribution continued by successor governments.
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)
Ongoing
Continued under a new name (formerly Kalaignar Insurance Scheme). Reworked by the AIADMK government into the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), which continues.
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C. Joseph Vijay is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, from the TVK.

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C. Joseph Vijay belongs to the TVK.

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Schemes and projects tracked for Tamil Nadu include Naan Mudhalvan, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021. Some were started by earlier governments.