Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made a series of major announcements in the State Assembly on Thursday, including plans for a state-of-the-art Motor Sports City, a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex in Chennai, and a resolution urging the Centre to recognise Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court.

Motor Sports City with international-standard racing track

Announcing the proposal under Rule 110, the Chief Minister said Tamil Nadu will establish a state-of-the-art Motor Sports City featuring an international-standard racing track, modern infrastructure and advanced training facilities.

The proposed hub is designed to meet global specifications and aims to host major international racing events, including Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4 competitions.

The project will also focus on grassroots motorsport development, with plans to identify and train young racing talent who can represent the country at the international level.

The state government said world-class automotive racing infrastructure could contribute to economic growth by creating employment opportunities, boosting tourism and strengthening Tamil Nadu's specialised automotive manufacturing sector.

₹1,200-crore Assembly and Secretariat complex planned in Chennai

The Chief Minister also announced plans for a new building complex comprising a modern Legislative Assembly and Secretariat in Chennai.

The proposed complex will be spread across 20 lakh square feet and is estimated to cost ₹1,200 crore.

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According to the announcement, the administrative complex will be developed in line with fire safety requirements, accessibility standards for persons with disabilities and green building norms.

The facility will include adequate parking spaces, convention halls, public service centres and modern amenities for government officials.

The plan also envisages bringing government departments together under a single integrated administrative complex.

Resolution seeks greater use of Tamil in Madras High Court

Separately, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved a resolution in the State Assembly urging the Centre to recognise Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court.

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The resolution referred to Tamil's status as a classical language and the advances made in developing legal vocabulary in Tamil. It also cited technology-enabled translation facilities.