"The financial statements for the year 2021-22 tabled in the tamil Nadu Legislative assembly today are an example of how the financial administration of the State of tamil Nadu is efficiently managed," he said in a statement released today on the tamil Nadu Budget 2022-23. The fiscal deficit has widened to 3.80 percent from 4.333 percent for the first time in seven years, a testament to the DMK's managerial efficiency. I appreciate the Finance minister for stating in his address that this State has a historic responsibility to properly lead the tamil community at a time when fascist elements are attempting to destabilise the country's multiculturalism.
Funding for social welfare programmes that meet the expectations of all sections without jeopardising agriculture, strengthening social security, increasing youth employability through special programmes in schools and colleges, socio-economic advancement of marginalised people, environmental sustainability, and so on will be prioritised. Commendable. The government's aim in fostering social justice is reflected in the news that a collection of Periyar's thoughts will be released in print and electronic editions in 21 indian and international languages.
The announcement that the 'Professor Anpalagan school Development Project' will be implemented over the next five years to modernise public schools, with the construction of 18000 new classrooms and the creation of efficient classrooms and state-of-the-art computer labs, will further enhance the functioning of public schools. I applaud the declaration that all students enrolled in government Schools from Class 6 to Class 12 will receive Rs.1000/- per month through the Moolaloor Ramamirtham Ammayar Higher education Guarantee Scheme. I encourage the government, which has stated that it will implement the Sachar Committee report, to create a special programme for Muslim students.