<h1>27 States Benefit from Capital Expenditure Scheme; Rs. 9,879.61 Crore Approved, Tamil Nadu Opts Out.</h1> Twenty-seven states have benefited from the 'Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure,' announced as part of the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat package. The scheme aims to boost capital expenditure amid financial challenges due to COVID-19. Projects worth Rs. 9,879.61 crore have been approved, with Rs. 4,939.81 crore disbursed as the first installment. The scheme covers various sectors, including health and education, and is divided into three parts, focusing on the northeastern region, other states, and citizen-centric reforms. Tamil Nadu is the only state that has not availed of the scheme.