CM Stalin Announces First-Ever Tamil Biennale in Jan 2027 to Boost Global Tourism

• CM M K Stalin announced the inaugural Tamil Biennale for January 2027, aiming to establish Tamil Nadu as a global art and cultural tourism hub.
• A Rs 100 crore plan was unveiled for a Special Area Development Authority in Mamallapuram to create international standard infrastructure.
• The state government signed 127 MoUs, attracting Rs 22,794.78 crore in investments and projecting 65,937 new jobs in tourism.
• Under the 2023 Tourism Policy, SIPCOT will develop new tourist destinations in two phases, identifying 31 locations for theme parks and nature stays.
• Stalin highlighted Rs 612.18 crore invested in tourism over five years, attracting 128.97 crore domestic and 45 lakh foreign tourists.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu is set to host its first Tamil Biennale in 2027, backed by significant investments to boost tourism.