New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The TVK-led government of Tamil Nadu presented its first Budget on Wednesday in the state Assembly. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson has focussed his budget on welfare schemes, economic growth, and education.

While presenting the budget, Wilson praised Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for a number of incentives, including stopping kickbacks to some while giving them government tenders.

Wilson said that Rs.812, has been allocated for the gold coin, silk saree scheme for women, wherein each woman will be receiving gold weighing eight grams as well as a silk saree during their marriage.

The TN government has allotted Rs.777 crore in its budget to give bicycles, helmets, and bottle holders to young students to encourage th...