Budget for 2006-2007 (Revised)
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Speech of Prof. K. Anbazhagan, Minister for Finance, Government of Tamil Nadu, presenting the Revised Budget for 2006-2007 to the Legislative Assembly on 22nd July, 2006. Hon'ble Speaker Sir, The great Saint Thiruvalluvar, gleaming at the trijunction of seas at Kanyakumari as the universally acclaimed and accepted unique cultural symbol of the classical Tamil language said:
(There is nothing impossible to those who thoroughly consider their act with chosen friends and reflect themselves well before they act.) I rise to present this august House, the Revised Budget Estimates for the year 2006-2007 which has been prepared keeping in mind these great words and the cherished goal of ushering the State in the path of growth and prosperity. 2. In the political history of Tamil Nadu, in 1967 Perarignar Anna formed an all party alliance, won the electoral battle and formed the DMK Government. On his sudden demise Hon'ble Kalaignar, following his sanctified footsteps in public life and with the aim of fostering the welfare of people, assumed office of Chief Minister for the first time in 1969 and for the fifth time now. 3. In the recent elections to the Legislative Assembly, the people of Tamil Nadu have given a massive mandate to the Democratic Progressive Alliance of which the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a partner. This Budget has been prepared to make true the Kalaignar's statement at the time of releasing the election manifesto that, "This manifesto will become the Budget of this Government". This Budget is nothing but the fulfilment of our promise that "We will do what we say; we will say what we do." 4. With the State Autonomy principle of extending a hand of cooperation and at the same time raising voice for our rights firmly etched in our minds, various schemes have been formulated in this Budget for improving the lives of the poor working class and the middle class. I hope that Hon'ble Members would welcome these schemes. 5. This Government is determined to uphold the rights of our State and promote the well being of our people by adopting a non-confrontationist attitude towards the Central Government and the neighbouring State Governments.
Development of Roads and Highways Chennai Metropolitan Area Development Plan Election to Local bodies and Cooperatives Tsunami Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project Welfare of the Old and Destitutes Welfare of Unorganised labourers Welfare of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Communities Welfare of Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Welfare of Government Employees. |
