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Schemes and Initiatives by Tamil Nadu Government

Tamil Nadu offers a wide range of government-backed programmes to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs build, expand, and modernise their businesses. Whether you’re a first-generation entrepreneur, a craftsperson, or a rural enterprise owner, there’s a scheme designed to support your journey — through financial assistance, training, and market linkages.

1. Annal Ambedkar Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (2023–24)

Empowering SC/ST Entrepreneurs

A flagship initiative of the Tamil Nadu Government, this scheme promotes entrepreneurship among individuals from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It offers capital subsidies up to ₹1.5 crore and interest subvention of 6% to support both new and existing enterprises.

Highlights:

  • 35% capital subsidy (max ₹1.5 crore)

  • 6% interest subvention for up to 10 years

  • Applicable for manufacturing, services & eligible trading units

  • Open to SC/ST entrepreneurs aged 18–55 years

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2. Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (Kalaignar Handicrafts Development Scheme)

Supporting Tamil Nadu’s Artisans & Craftspersons

This scheme assists traditional and modern artisans in over 25 trades — from pottery, metalwork, weaving, and jewellery to musical instrument making. It provides credit-linked loans up to ₹3 lakh with a 25% capital subsidy and interest support to modernise and scale craft enterprises.

Highlights:

  • Loan support up to ₹3 lakh

  • 25% subsidy (up to ₹50,000) + interest subvention

  • Minimum age: 35 years

  • Open to artisans with relevant trade experience (5+ years preferred)

  • Focus on training, branding & market linkages

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3. New Entrepreneur-cum-Enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS)

For First-Generation Entrepreneurs

The NEEDS scheme helps first-time entrepreneurs set up and grow businesses in manufacturing, services, and retail sectors. It provides loans up to ₹1 crore, entrepreneurship training, mentoring, and interest subsidies, with special focus on women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Highlights:

  • Financial assistance up to ₹1 crore

  • Subsidised interest rates and flexible repayment

  • Training & mentorship support

  • Priority for women, SC/ST, and rural youth

  • Access to government procurement & market linkages

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4. Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)

Building Rural Enterprises Beyond Farming

Implemented under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), SVEP supports rural individuals in starting non-farm enterprises. It offers training, mentoring, and seed capital through community funds, with strong emphasis on women and SC/ST inclusion.

Highlights:

  • Focus on non-farm rural enterprises

  • Seed capital + bank linkage through community institutions

  • Mentoring and hand-holding via Block Resource Centres (BRCs)

  • 75% women-owned enterprises in active blocks

  • Inclusive focus on SC/ST/OBC and vulnerable households

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Start. Grow. Empower.

These programmes reflect Tamil Nadu’s commitment to inclusive growth, self-employment, and enterprise development.
Whether you’re crafting traditional art, launching a manufacturing unit, or running a rural business — there’s a pathway for you.

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