Leadership

Leadership and cabinet updates with citations.

Follow TVK leadership and the 35-member Vijay ministry through portfolio responsibility, public-record notes, and source attribution.

C. Joseph Vijay

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

The revised portfolio list keeps core administration, home, police, welfare, urban water, and special programmes under the Chief Minister. July and August records now add the Karur relief visit, Perambur review, Operation Toofan coordination, Cauvery action, the maiden Budget baseline, the 100-day review, the Southern Zonal Council, the LPG and bus-travel announcements, the Parandur airport reversal, the Mettur water-release decision, the mining-law letter to the Prime Minister, the first Question Hour, and election-petition filings. Implementation evidence is tracked separately in the promise files.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Public, General Administration, IAS, IPS, IFS, District Revenue Officers, Police, Home, Special Programme Implementation, Special Initiatives, Poverty Alleviation and Rural Indebtedness, Youth Welfare, Welfare of Children, Aged and Differently Abled Persons, Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan / CM Press Desk / The Indian Express

N. Anand

Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources

Press Release No. 40 keeps rural development and water-resource subjects with N. Anand. Daily Thanthi's August 19 Assembly coverage makes the Thandikudi hill-road allocation a local-delivery file, while the August 26 Mettur announcement makes Delta irrigation release timing the current water-resource checkpoint.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Rural Development, Panchayats and Panchayat Union, Irrigation and Irrigation Projects including Small Irrigation

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / Daily Thanthi

Aadhav Arjuna

Minister for Public Works and Sports Development

The initial portfolio release assigns Public Works and Sports Development to Aadhav Arjuna. August updates now put his portfolio and public record in three files: defending the MLA vehicle package, the Parandur airport and alternative infrastructure debate, and the Madras High Court process where applications were filed to reject election petitions challenging his Villivakkam victory.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Public Works including Buildings, Highways and Minor Ports; Sports Development

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Dr. K.G. Arunraj

Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare

The cabinet allocation places health, medical education, and family welfare under Dr. K.G. Arunraj. The August 19 health package makes insurance cover, healthcare seats, nursing colleges, the proposed Perambalur hospital, and selected transgender healthcare services active files; the August 25 dengue update adds monsoon prevention, and the August 27 bribery-row coverage records Arunraj defending N. Marie Wilson as a whistleblower while inquiry demands continue.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

K.A. Sengottaiyan

Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management

Press Release No. 40 shifts K.A. Sengottaiyan from Finance to Revenue and Disaster Management. August 24 and 25 updates place him in the Assembly-arithmetic file through his claim about possible AIADMK defections and his response on grievance access in six vacant constituencies.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Revenue, District Revenue Establishment, Deputy Collectors, Disaster Management, Boodhan, Gramadhan and Legislative Assembly

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

P. Venkataramanan

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies

The initial portfolio release assigns food, civil supplies, consumer protection, and price control to P. Venkataramanan.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection and Price Control

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

R. Nirmalkumar

Minister for Energy Resources and Law

The revised allocation keeps energy resources, law, courts, prisons, prevention of corruption, elections, and related governance files with R. Nirmalkumar. August records now place him inside the corruption-file and live-telecast exchange, the delimitation clarification after the Southern Zonal Council, and the Parandur airport debate where infrastructure, land, and transparency claims became contested.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Electricity and Non-Conventional Energy Development, Law, Courts, Prisons, Prevention of Corruption, Governor, Elections and Passports

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Rajmohan

Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity

Rajmohan's brief links school education with Tamil development and public information portfolios. August Budget reporting places school education at the centre of the new government's delivery file, including clean campuses, residential-school modernisation, AI and robotics curriculum updates, and anti-drug clubs.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: School Education, Archaeology, Tamil Official Language and Tamil Culture, Information and Publicity, Film Technology, Cinematograph matters, Newsprint Control, Stationery and Printing, Government Press

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / Times of India

Dr. TK. Prabhu

Minister for Natural Resources

Dr. TK. Prabhu is listed as Minister for Natural Resources with minerals and mines. His August 26 grant-demand announcement adds a proposed mining corporation, drone surveillance unit, electronic mineral-management platform, monitoring centre, and Kancheepuram geological heritage park; TNIE's August 27 report also places him in the MMDR amendment and state mineral-tax discussion.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Minerals and Mines

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Selvi S. Keerthana

Minister for Industries

The initial cabinet allocation assigns industries and investment promotion to Selvi S. Keerthana. The 100-day investment push placed her portfolio at the centre of the Rs 1 lakh crore investment-pipeline claim and 21-day approval-clock pledge; August 25 reporting adds the Parandur follow-up, with alternative industrial projects and land-use policy now needing public detail.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Industries and Investment Promotion

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / The Indian Express

Srinath

Minister for Fisheries - Fishermen Welfare

The May 21 expansion assigns fisheries and fishermen welfare to Srinath from Thoothukudi. The August 19 Assembly walkout over the death of a Mayiladuthurai fisherman keeps safety, consular follow-up, compensation, and fishing-community welfare in active public scrutiny.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Fisheries and Fisheries Development Corporation

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Kamali. S

Minister for Animal Husbandry

The portfolio release assigns Animal Husbandry to Kamali. S from Avinashi.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Animal Husbandry

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

C. Vijayalakshmi

Minister for Milk and Dairy Development

C. Vijayalakshmi from Kumarapalayam is listed with the Milk and Dairy Development portfolio. The August 19 Rule 110 statement makes Aavin procurement pricing an active file after the government announced a Rs 3 per litre price increase and a higher incentive for milk producers.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Milk and Dairy Development

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

R.V. Ranjithkumar

Minister for Forests

R.V. Ranjithkumar from Kancheepuram is assigned the Forests portfolio. The August 18 Karunanidhi honorific row is now noted as an Assembly-conduct issue after the Chief Minister apologised on the minister's behalf.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Forests

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Vinoth

Minister for Agriculture - Farmers Welfare

Vinoth from Kumbakonam receives the Agriculture - Farmers Welfare brief. His August 6 Agriculture Budget is the main baseline for crop-output, irrigation, insurance, soil-conservation, loan-waiver, MSP, and farmer-relief tracking; the 100-day update adds loan-waiver and price-incentive claims, the Southern Zonal Council keeps Cauvery and Mekedatu current, and the August 26 Mettur decision creates a dated Delta irrigation checkpoint.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro Service Co-operatives, Horticulture, Sugar, Sugarcane Excise, Sugarcane Development and Waste Land Development

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Rajeev

Minister for Environment and Climate Change

Rajeev from Thiruvadanai is assigned Environment and Climate Change. His August 18 Assembly response on the HOEC Parangipettai hydrocarbon proposal is now the portfolio's main current update, especially where environmental clearance, coastal livelihoods, and fishermen welfare overlap.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Environment, Pollution Control Board and Climate Change

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

B. Rajkumar

Minister for Housing and Urban Development

B. Rajkumar from Cuddalore holds the Housing and Urban Development portfolio. The 100-day video coverage lists Vetri Veedu and concrete-house support, making scheme orders, district targets, and beneficiary verification the key housing documents to track.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Housing, Rural Housing, Town Planning Projects and Housing Development, Accommodation Control, CMDA, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Urban Planning and Urban Development

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / Indian Express Tamil

V. Gandhiraj

Minister for Co-operation

V. Gandhiraj from Arakkonam is listed as Minister for Co-operation.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Co-operation

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

Mathan Raja. P

Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Mathan Raja. P from Ottapidaram receives the MSME and rural industries brief.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Rural Industries including Cottage Industries and Small Industries

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

Jegadeshwari. K

Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment

Jegadeshwari. K from Rajapalayam is assigned Social Welfare and Women Empowerment. August Budget and 100-day reporting add active files under this portfolio, including Annan's Seer marriage assistance, Singappen, women's livelihood support, SHG credit targets, maternity-linked welfare, and Thaai Maaman baby support. The August 23 gold-ring work-order report makes newborn support the most advanced procurement file in this cluster.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Social Welfare including Women Welfare, Orphanages and Correctional Administration, Beggar Homes, Social Reforms and Nutritious Meal Programme

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / Indian Express Tamil

Rajesh Kumar. S

Minister for Tourism

Rajesh Kumar. S from Killiyoor is assigned the Tourism portfolio.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Tourism and Tourism Development Corporation

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

M. Vijay Balaji

Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi

M. Vijay Balaji from Erode East is assigned Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi. On July 22, he publicly said steps would be taken to regularise contract sanitation workers, making his statements relevant to the worker-welfare tracking file as well.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Handlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries Board

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / Times of India

Logesh Tamilselvan D

Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration

Logesh Tamilselvan D from Rasipuram is assigned Commercial Taxes and Registration. The August 18 presenceless-registration rollout makes registration digitisation the main current file under this portfolio.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Commercial Taxes, Registration and Stamp Act, Debt Relief including legislation on Money lending, Chits and Registration of Companies

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / CM Press Desk

Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A

Minister for Transport

Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A from Salem South is assigned Transport. The August 25 launch of 130 AC electric buses in Chennai makes fleet procurement, depot readiness, routes, fare treatment, and accessibility the current transport-delivery file.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Motor Vehicle Acts Administration, Transport, Nationalised Transport and Motor Vehicles Act

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / News Today

Ramesh

Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Ramesh from Srirangam is assigned the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments portfolio. The August 22 temple-land transfer claim makes land registers, lease documents, recovery process, audits, and court status the portfolio's current public-record file.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / The New Indian Express

P. Viswanathan

Minister for Higher Education

P. Viswanathan from Melur is assigned Higher Education. The August student-protest circular withdrawal is now a live higher-education and campus-rights file, pending public clarity on the original instruction, withdrawal order, and future guidance to colleges.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Higher Education including Technical Education, Electronics, Science and Technology

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / The Statesman

Kumar. R

Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services

Kumar. R from Velachery is assigned AI, IT and Digital Services. The first Budget makes this portfolio more active through Arivagam AI and Innovation City feasibility work, Guidance 3.0, Single Window Portal 3.0, and other digital-governance signals; presenceless registration now gives the digital-service tracker a live public workflow to monitor.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / Economic Times / CM Press Desk

Thennarasu. K

Minister for Non-Resident Tamils Welfare

Thennarasu. K from Sriperumpudhur is assigned Non-Resident Tamils Welfare.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, Refugees and evacuees

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

V. Sampath Kumar

Minister for Backward Classes Welfare

V. Sampath Kumar from Coimbatore North is assigned Backward Classes Welfare.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Backward Classes Welfare, Most Backward Classes Welfare and Denotified Communities Welfare

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

Mohamed Farvas. J

Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development

Mohamed Farvas. J from Aranthangi is assigned Labour Welfare and Skill Development.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Labour Welfare, Population, Employment and Training, Census, Weights and Measures, Urban and Rural Employment and Bonded Labour Welfare

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

D. Sarathkumar

Minister for Human Resources Management

D. Sarathkumar from Tambaram is assigned Human Resources Management.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Human Resources Management and Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

N. Marie Wilson

Minister for Finance, Planning and Development

N. Marie Wilson from Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar is assigned Finance, Planning and Development. His August 5 maiden Budget is the main source for fiscal priorities, while the 100-day investment push adds a checkpoint for investment conversion, welfare funding, debt path, and promise-cost accountability. His August bribery remark is now tracked as a disputed accountability file pending inquiry records, evidence, and official responses.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Finance, Pensions and Pensionary Benefits, Planning and Development

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu / The Indian Express

Vignesh K

Minister for Prohibition and Excise

Vignesh K from Kinathukadavu is assigned Prohibition and Excise.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Prohibition and Excise

Status: Government Assigned

Lok Bhavan Tamil Nadu

Vanni Arasu

Minister for Social Justice

Press coverage reports that VCK MLA Vanni Arasu joined the cabinet as Minister for Social Justice with Adi Dravidar Welfare and Hill Tribes responsibilities.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Social Justice, Adi Dravidar Welfare and Hill Tribes

Status: Government Assigned

Times of India / NDTV

A.M. Shahjahan

Minister for Minorities Welfare

Press coverage reports that IUML MLA A.M. Shahjahan joined the cabinet as Minister for Minorities Welfare with Wakf Board responsibilities.

Cabinet source file reviewed 27 Aug 2026 by TVK Tracker Editorial Desk

Focus: Minorities Welfare and Wakf Board

Status: Government Assigned

Times of India / NDTV