Tamil Nadu: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Chief Minister: C. Joseph Vijay · TVK · Capital: Chennai · Updated October 2026

Data last verified against official sources: 26 October 2026

Tamil Nadu is a state in South India, with its capital at Chennai. It elects 39 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 234-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is C. Joseph Vijay (TVK). Nagarik tracks 3 Tamil Nadu government schemes and projects, including Naan Mudhalvan, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam and Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021 — 1 with an official online application or eligibility link.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM

C. Joseph Vijay

TVK

Projects tracked

2 ongoing 1 completed 0 proposed

Municipal focus

Chennai Greater Chennai Corporation

1 ongoing 1 completed

View these projects in the Municipalities tab →

Lok Sabha

39seats

Assembly

234seats

SDG score

74/100Front Runner

GSDP / capita

₹235KMoSPI approx.

Literacy

80.1%Census 2011

DPIIT BRAP

Top Achieverbusiness reform

Recent updates

1 schemes you can apply for

Chief Minister

C. Joseph Vijay

TVK Since May 2026

Former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu 6 listed

M. K. Stalin

DMK 2021–2026

Naan Mudhalvan skill scheme, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam healthcare, major industrial investment drive.

Edappadi K. Palaniswami

AIADMK 2017–2021

Led TN through Cyclone Gaja recovery and COVID-19 pandemic management; completed Aruvi drinking water scheme.

J. Jayalalithaa

AIADMK 2011–2016

Amma canteens (Rs.1 meals), Amma pharmacies, Amma Baby Care Kit. National MDM midday meal expansion. Passed away in office December 2016.

M. Karunanidhi

DMK 2006–2011

Global Investors Meet 2011; expanded IT corridor; introduced ₹1/kg rice scheme for BPL families.

J. Jayalalithaa

AIADMK 2002–2006

TANSI industries revival; Uzhavar Sandhai farm markets; anti-corruption drives.

M. Karunanidhi

DMK 1996–2001

TIDCO expansion; Kalaignar insurance scheme precursor; rural road development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Municipal snapshot — Tamil Nadu

Focus urban body

Greater Chennai Corporation

Chennai · Municipal corporation portal

Latest GCC budget source linked chennaicorporation.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗

2Tracked

1Ongoing

1Completed

0Proposed

Storm-water drain network works

Ongoing

Budget₹1,032 crore allocated for stormwater drains · GCC Budget 2025-26

Chennai Smart City pedestrian plaza works

Completed

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

Tamil Nadu government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

Naan Mudhalvan — ongoing · since 2022 · apply online
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam — ongoing · since 2021
Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021 — completed · since 2021

Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's 39 Lok Sabha seats and their sitting MPs (official sansad.in record).

Arakkonam — Dr. S Jagathratchakan (DMK)
Arani — Tharaniventhan M S (DMK)
Chennai Central — Dayanidhi Maran (DMK)
Chennai North — Kalanidhi Veeraswamy (DMK)
Chennai South — Thamizhachi Thangapandian (DMK)
Chidambaram — Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan (VCK)
Coimbatore — Ganapathy Rajkumar P (DMK)
Cuddalore — M K Vishnu Prasad (INC)
Dharmapuri — Mani A (DMK)
Dindigul — Sachithanantham R (CPI(M))
Erode — K E Prakash (DMK)
Kallakurichi — Malaiyarasan D (DMK)
Kancheepuram — Selvam G (DMK)
Kanniyakumari — Vijayakumar Alias Vijay Vasanth (INC)
Karur — S Jothimani (INC)
Krishnagiri — K Gopinath (INC)
Madurai — S Venkatesan (CPI(M))
Mayiladuthurai — Sudha R (INC)
Nagapattinam — Selvaraj V (CPI)
Namakkal — Matheswaran V S (DMK)
Nilgiris — A. Raja (DMK)
Perambalur — Arun Nehru (DMK)
Pollachi — Eswarasamy K (DMK)
Ramanathapuram — Navaskani K (IUML)
Salem — Selvaganapathi T.M. (DMK)
Sivaganga — Karti P Chidambaram (INC)
Sriperumbudur — T. R. Baalu (DMK)
Tenkasi — Rani Srikumar (DMK)
Thanjavur — Murasoli S (DMK)
Theni — Thanga Tamilselvan (DMK)
Thoothukkudi — Kanimozhi (DMK)
Tiruchirappalli — Durai Vaiko (MDMK)
Tirunelveli — Robert Bruce C (INC)
Tiruppur — Subbarayan K (CPI)
Tiruvallur — Sasikanth Senthil (INC)
Tiruvannamalai — C N Annadurai (DMK)
Vellore — D. M. Kathir Anand (DMK)
Viluppuram — D Ravi Kumar (VCK)
Virudhunagar — Manickam Tagore B (INC)

Also useful for Tamil Nadu

C. Joseph Vijay — Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu — profile & projects
Central government schemes that apply in every state — PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY…
Income, caste & domicile certificates in Tamil Nadu — official state portal · land records
Apply for PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID & more — official links only

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

C. Joseph Vijay is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, from the TVK.

What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?

The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai.

How many Lok Sabha seats does Tamil Nadu have?

Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats.

How many seats are there in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly?

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has 234 seats.

What are the main government schemes in Tamil Nadu?

Schemes and projects tracked for Tamil Nadu include Naan Mudhalvan, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Apply online on Tamil Nadu's official state services portal, TN e-Sevai (tnesevai.tn.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.

Who are the Rajya Sabha MPs from Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has 18 Rajya Sabha seats. The sitting members are Praveen Chakravarty (INC), P. Chidambaram (INC), M. Dhanapal (AIADMK), R. Dharmar (AIADMK), R. Girirajan (DMK), Kamal Haasan (MNM), I. S. Inbadurai (AIADMK), S. Kalyanasundaram (DMK), Christopher Manickam (INC), K. R. N. Rajeshkumar (DMK), Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK), Constandine Ravindran (DMK), Tiruchi Siva (DMK), S. R. Sivalingam (DMK), Rajathi (Salma) (DMK), L. K. Sudhish (DMDK), M. Thambidurai (AIADMK) and P. Wilson (DMK) (sansad.in, October 2026).

How do I check land records in Tamil Nadu?

Land records for Tamil Nadu are on the official TN Patta / Chitta portal (eservices.tn.gov.in).