Chennai, March 14 -- To attract more investments, promote economic growth and support hospitality Industries, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Promotion and Facilitation Act' will be introduced, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu told the State Assembly on Friday.

Presenting the Budget for the year 2025-26 in the House, he said Toursim has been recognized as one of the 18 priority sectors for Tamil Nadu in its pursuit of a one trillion-dollar economy.

To attract greater investment in the tourism sector, promote economic growth across all sections of society, and support hospitality industries, the Government will introduce the 'Tamil Nadu Tourism Promotion and Facilitation Act'.

An investment of Rs.300 crore will be made in developing mod...