Tamil Nadu Cabinet Ministers 2026: Check the Full List of Ministers in Vijay’s TVK Govt.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Ministers 2026: Check the full list of cabinet ministers in Tamil Nadu for 2026 under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK-led coalition government. Find details on newly inducted ministers, their assembly constituencies, and major department portfolios.
Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Elections Results, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, formed a coalition government. On May 21, 2026, Chief Minister Vijay expanded his initial 10-member cabinet to 33 ministers by inducting 23 new MLAs at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai.
TVK’s government is the first coalition government in the state in nearly six decades, with the Indian National Congress (INC) officially joining the cabinet. The cabinet expansion features strong regional distribution, a record four women ministers, and strategic portfolio allocations including N. Marie Wilson taking over the crucial Finance department.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet 2026; Key Highlights
TVK’s governmnet total cabinet strength expanded from 10 to 33 members out of a maximum permitted 35 from which 21 MLAs from TVK and 2 MLAs from the Congress party. TVK also includes four women ministers, establishing a new record in Tamil Nadu's legislative history.
Full List of Tamil Nadu Cabinet Ministers
Here is the updated full list of the 33 Cabinet Ministers, including a dedicated column outlining the specific focus, responsibilities, and administrative jurisdiction of each ministry.
| S.N | Minister Name | Assembly Constituency | Department Portfolios | Dedicated Ministry | Party |
| 1 | C. Joseph Vijay | Perambur / Trichy East | Chief Minister, Home Affairs, General Administration | Oversees state law and order, police administration, internal security, & civil services. | TVK |
| 2 | N. Marie Wilson | Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar | Finance, Planning and Development | Manages the state budget, fiscal planning, state revenue allocations, treasury control, and socio-economic planning. | TVK |
| 3 | K.A. Sengottaiyan | Gobichettipalayam | Revenue and Disaster Management, Legislative Assembly Matters | land administration, land records, district revenue establishments &emergency response | TVK |
| 4 | Aadhav Arjuna | Villivakkam | Public Works Department (PWD), Youth Welfare and Sports Development | Controls the construction/maintenance of public buildings, government infrastructure, sports infrastructure, and youth welfare schemes. | TVK |
| 5 | C.T.R. Nirmalkumar | Thirupparankundram | Energy Resources, Law, Courts, Prisons, and Prevention of Corruption | Oversees state electricity boards, non-conventional energy development, judicial infrastructure, correctional services, and anti-corruption measures. | TVK |
| 6 | N. Anand | T. Nagar | Rural Development, Panchayats, and Water Resources | Drives rural infrastructure projects, panchayat union schemes, irrigation networks, water security, and rural employment. | TVK |
| 7 | A. Rajmohan | Egmore | School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity | Manages primary and secondary schooling, promoting the Tamil language, archaeology, government media relations, and public information. | TVK |
| 8 | P. Viswanathan | Melur | Higher Education | Controls universities, technical institutions, arts and science colleges, and higher academic regulations across the state. | INC |
| 9 | Dr. K.G. Arunraj | Tiruchengodu | Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare | Directs government hospitals, primary health centres, public healthcare initiatives, and medical entrance/colleges. | TVK |
| 10 | P. Venkataramanan | Mylapore | Food and Civil Supplies | Administers the Public Distribution System (PDS), ration card distribution, and food security/essential commodity monitoring. | TVK |
| 11 | S. Keerthana | Sivakasi | Industries | Promotes industrial growth, handles major manufacturing investments, corporate tie-ups, and special economic zones (SEZs). | TVK |
| 12 | Dr. T.K. Prabhu | Karaikudi | Natural Resources | Regulates mining policies, mineral extractions, quarry operations, and state-owned geological assets. | TVK |
| 13 | A. Srinath | Thoothukudi | Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare | Enhances coastal and inland fishing infrastructure, welfare schemes for marine communities, and cold storage networks. | TVK |
| 14 | Kamali S. | Avinashi | Animal Husbandry | Focuses on livestock health, veterinary clinics, fodder management, and financial schemes for poultry/cattle farmers. | TVK |
| 15 | C. Vijayalakshmi | Kumarapalayam | Milk and Dairy Development | Directs state-run milk cooperatives, procurement from dairy farmers, and quality regulation of commercial dairy products. | TVK |
| 16 | R.V. Ranjithkumar | Kancheepuram | Forests and Wildlife | Protects reserve forests, manages national parks/sanctuaries, monitors biodiversity conservation, and tackles man-animal conflict. | TVK |
| 17 | R. Vinoth | Kumbakonam | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Horticulture | Handles crop subsidies, agricultural engineering, horticulture production, wasteland development, and organic farming initiatives. | TVK |
| 18 | V.K. Rajeev | Thiruvadanai | Environment and Climate Change | Regulates pollution controls, environmental clearances, coastal zone protection, and climate resilience policies. | TVK |
| 19 | B. Rajkumar | Cuddalore | Housing and Urban Development | Manages town and country planning, slum clearance boards, urban housing projects, and metropolitan development authorities. | TVK |
| 20 | V. Gandhiraj | Arakkonam | Cooperation Department | Directs cooperative banking networks, agricultural credit societies, and cooperative retail stores across the state. | TVK |
| 21 | Mathan Raja P. | Ottapidaram | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) | Boosts local businesses, startups, single-window clearances for small scale units, and industrial estate operations. | TVK |
| 22 | Jegadeshwari K. | Rajapalayam | Social Welfare, Women Empowerment, and Nutritious Meal Programme | Runs state orphanages, women's welfare homes, old-age pensions, and the government's free mid-day school meal scheme. | TVK |
| 23 | S. Rajesh Kumar | Killiyoor | Tourism Department | Formulates tourism promotion strategies, heritage site upkeep, and manages state-owned tourism corporations and hotels. | INC |
| 24 | M. Vijay Balaji | Erode East | Handlooms, Textiles, and Khadi | Supports local weavers, textile mill regulations, and marketing of indigenous handloom and Khadi products. | TVK |
| 25 | Logesh Tamilselvan D. | Rasipuram | Commercial Taxes and Registration | Governs state GST collections, stamp duties, land/property registration operations, and revenue generation audits. | TVK |
| 26 | Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A. | Salem South | Transport Department | Controls state transport corporations (buses), regional transport offices (RTOs), licensing, and public commute networks. | TVK |
| 27 | Ramesh | Srirangam | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) | Oversees the administration, assets, revenues, and temple management of state-regulated Hindu shrines. | TVK |
| 28 | Kumar R. | Velachery | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology & Digital Services | Focuses on state digitisation, IT parks, e-governance applications, and policy framework for emerging tech like AI. | TVK |
| 29 | Thennarasu K. | Sriperumbudur | Non-Resident Tamils Welfare | Dedicated to supporting the diaspora, assisting expatriates with legal issues, NRI investments, and emergency evacuations. | TVK |
| 30 | V. Sampath Kumar | Coimbatore North | Backward Classes Welfare | Coordinates reservations, educational scholarship programs, and welfare hostel setups for BC, MBC, and denotified communities. | TVK |
| 31 | Mohamed Farvas J. | Aranthangi | Labour Welfare and Skill Development | Monitors employment exchanges, factory safety standards, labor unions, minimum wage laws, and youth skill training programs. | TVK |
| 32 | D. Sarathkumar | Tambaram | Human Resources Management | Administers state service rules, public sector recruitments, civil servant transfers, and government staff training modules. | TVK |
| 33 | Vignesh K. | Kinathukadavu | Prohibition and Excise | Regulates alcohol sales through state-owned channels, manages liquor manufacturing licensing, and handles excise duties. | TVK |
The composition of the 2026 cabinet reflects a calculated approach by CM Vijay to balance regional representation, youth energy, and veteran political acumen by offering cabinet berths to the Congress party including Congress Legislature Party leader S. Rajesh Kumar and extending open invitations to other allies like the VCK and IUML, the TVK administration is actively consolidating its alliance to guarantee long-term stability in the 234-member house.
Also Read: Vijay Biography: Age, Life, Education, Net Worth, Constituency, Career of Tamil Nadu Cheif Minister
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