<h1>Tamil Nadu's 2025-26 Budget Focuses on Welfare, Infrastructure, and Education Amid Federal Funding Challenges</h1> The DMK government in Tamil Nadu presented its 2025-26 Budget, emphasizing significant allocations for welfare schemes, including a Rs 3,600 crore subsidy for fare-free bus travel benefiting 65% of women commuters. The budget also allocates Rs 13,807 crore for the 'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam' scheme, providing Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to 1.15 crore women. Despite opposition protests over alleged corruption in TASMAC, the government announced infrastructure projects, including a new airport near Chennai and various educational initiatives. Funds have been reallocated due to withheld federal funds over policy disagreements, particularly regarding the New Education Policy.