Government Schemes in Tamil Nadu
Explore 235 state government schemes for Tamil Nadu, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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Accident Relief Scheme
The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household BPL on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female).
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department-Hostels: Special Guides
The scheme provides hostel facilities to all boys and girls boarders studying up to XII Standard.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department-Incentive/Award of Prizes
The scheme “Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department-Incentive/Award of Prizes” offers incentives to One Boy and One Girl each from Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity who have secured highest mark who have achieved top marks in 10th and 12th standard examinations.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Incentive/Award of Prizes-For Each Subjects
The scheme offers cash awards to students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal communities, and Adi Dravidar converts to Christianity for excelling in academic subjects in 10th and Plus 2 examinations.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Scholarship-Free Education upto 12th Std. to All
This scheme provides free education for Adi Dravidar, Tribal and Adi Dravidar (Converted to Christianity) students up to 12th standard, covering tuition fees, which are reimbursed by the government.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Scholarship-Public Examination Fee for 10th and 12th Std.
The scheme provides reimbursement of public examination fees for 10th and 12th standard students from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity communities, with no income limit.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department: Stationary-Text Books
This scheme provides free textbooks to students from 1st to 12th standard in Adi Dravidar and Tribal welfare schools.
Admission of Adi Dravidar/Tribal Students in Plus One at Reputed Schools
This scheme provides education benefits by admitting top Adi Dravidar/Tribal Students into reputed private schools for Plus One, covering 320 students annually across districts.
Afforestation Schemes Providing Incentives And Employment To Tribals In Forest
This scheme offers grants to unemployed tribals for afforestation work, providing them with incentives and employment opportunities in forest operations.
Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women
The Amma Two-wheeler is a scheme that will empower working women in Tamil Nadu State.
Animal Husbandry
This scheme provides subsidies on the distribution of sheep units, milch animals, and calves, as well as health coverage and artificial insemination for the animals. It is targeted at Tribal communities to improve their livelihood through animal husbandry.
Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I
"Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance to the orphan girls for their marriage. The bride should be 18 years or older during her marriage.
Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-II
"Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance to the orphan girls for their marriage. The bride should be 18 years or older during her marriage.
Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme
The scheme “Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme (AABCS)” was launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Annal Gandhi Memorial Award
The scheme provides financial assistance to one boy and one girl from the SC/ST community (Hindu Adi Dravidar) in each district who secure the first rank in plus 2 Public Examinations.
Assistance For Delivery / Miscarriage Of Pregnancy / Termination Of Pregnancy To Female Differently Abled Person
The Government of Tamil Nadu introduced "Assistance for Delivery/Miscarriage of Pregnancy/Termination of Pregnancy to Female Differently Abled Person.
Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy
The scheme "Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give financial assistance for the delivery of a child, miscarriage, or termination of pregnancy
Assistance for Funeral Rites
The “Assistance for Funeral Rites” scheme provides ₹500/- to support SC/ST families with low income, in covering funeral expenses, ensuring that they can conduct funeral rites for their deceased ones.
Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles - Folk Artists
The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, the Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board provides financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles to registered folk artists.
Assistance For Purchase Of Spectacles By A Differently Abled Person
The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles by A Differently Abled Persons" scheme in Tamil Nadu is a government initiative that aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled individuals.
Assistance to Law Graduates
The "Assistance to Law Graduates" scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹50,000 will be given to the differently abled Law graduates for enrolment in the Bar Council as lawyer.
Assistance to Lawyers for Starting their Practice
This scheme provides financial assistance to unemployed Adi Dravidar and Tribal lawyers to help them start their legal practice, provided they have registered within the last five years and meet specific income criteria.
Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers
The scheme provides a cash award of ₹20,000/- to the top 10 writers from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar communities converted to Christianity, with one additional spot for a writer from other communities.
Awards to Bright Students
The "Awards to Bright Students" scheme offers financial assistance to the top two boys and two girls from Adi Dravidar/Tribal/Adi Dravidar Converted to Christianity in each district who have excelled in their 10th standard public examinations and continue their studies.
Battery Operated Wheelchair by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
The 'Battery Operated Wheelchair by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, battery-operated wheel chairs are given to muscular dystrophy & tetraplegia persons.
Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons
'Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage hearing-impaired students to wear hearing aids to increase their speech capacity.
Book Bank Scheme: I
The scheme provides free textbooks to Adi Dravidar/Tribal students pursuing professional courses like Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, and others, which must be returned to the library after course completion.
Book Bank Scheme: II
The scheme provides free textbooks to Adi Dravidar/Tribal students pursuing professional courses like Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, and others, which must be returned to the library after course completion.
Book Binder Training by Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons
The 'Book Binder Training by Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide book binder training to visually impaired candidates.
Braille Watches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
The 'Braille Watches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, braille watches are distributed to working visually impaired persons.
Burial Ground-Provision of Burial Grounds and Pathway to Burial Grounds
The scheme aims to support Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities by providing burial grounds and pathways in areas where such facilities are not available.
Calipers and Crutches - Tamil Nadu
The 'Calipers and Crutches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu. In this scheme, calipers & crutches are given to the needy & deserving orthopedically differently-abled persons for their easy mobility.
Capital Subsidy
"Capital Subsidy" by the MSME Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu, assists MSMEs in reducing their burden of capital procurement. The subsidy is provided for 25% of eligible plant and machinery costs for MSMEs, with an additional capital subsidy for MSMEs set up by Women/SC/ST/Transgender/PwD entrepreneurs.
Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme
The objective of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme is that Breakfast will be provided to primary school children from 1st to 5th standard studying in Government schools on all school working days.
Chief Minister Merit Award
The scheme offers ₹3,000/- per year for five years to 1000 boys and 1000 girls from SC/ST communities, based on their plus 2 public examination marks, provided they continue their education.
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme
Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme provides quality health care to the eligible person through empanelled government and private hospitals to reduce the financial hardship to the enrolled families and move towards universal health coverage by effectively linking with public
Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme - Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme launched on 23.07.2009 as kalaingar Kaappittu Thittam. Now the scheme from January 2022 to 2027 is implemented through United India Insurance Company.
Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I
The 'Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of poor families as well as to promote girl child education & eradicate female infanticide.
Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-II
The "Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of poor families as well as to promote girl child education & eradicate female infanticide.
Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme
Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme is a capital subsidy scheme by the Tamil Nadu Government. In this scheme, a capital subsidy of ₹ 20,000 per kilowatt is provided for grid-connected domestic solar PV systems in addition to the 30% subsidy scheme* of the MNRE.
Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu
The "Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu" scheme aims to provide a family for orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), “adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned/separated from biological parents, becomes the legitimate.
Concession in Railway Travel
The scheme "Concession in Railway Travel" was launched by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Tamil Nadu. Under the scheme, individual artists and troupes are allowed to travel in the train on concession by the Railways. A concession certificate will be issued by Mandram.
Construction of Free Houses for Tribals
This scheme provides free houses to tribals who already possess free house site pattas. The construction of the houses is carried out by government authorities, ensuring shelter for tribal communities.
Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme
The "Destitute Agricultural Labourers Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give pensions of ₹1,000/- to destitute agricultural labourers of 60 years and above and dhoti, saree supplied on festivals.
Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme
The "Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute differently-abled persons aged 45 years and above with disability level of 60% and above.
Destitute Widow Pension Scheme
'Destitute Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 18 years and above in age. One free saree during Pongal and Deepavali and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres are also provided.
Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme
The 'Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme' is a state scheme to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefit every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given.
Differently Abled Pension Scheme
The 'Differently Abled Pension Scheme' aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability level 40% and above. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival saree, dhoti and a nutritious meal is supplied through Anganwadi.
Distress Relief Scheme
The "Distress Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the BPL households on the death of their primary breadwinner (male or female).
Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize
The "Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize" scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu offers a subsidy to maize-growing farmers in specific districts of the state, providing financial assistance for purchasing certified maize seeds.
Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds
The "Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds" scheme offers subsidies to farmers for purchasing certified oil seeds, helping them improve their crop yield and quality.
Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds
The "Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds" scheme provides a subsidy on the cost of gypsum material and transportation cost, to farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds.
Distribution of Iron Boxes at Free of Cost
The scheme provides complimentary iron boxes to support individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) engaged in washing work, aiming to improve their livelihood.
Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment
The "Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment" scheme provides farmers with a subsidy of 50% on the cost of equipment to enhance agricultural practices.
Distribution of Minikits At Free of Cost
The "Distribution of Minikits at Free of Cost" scheme provides subsidies for minikits to maize-growing farmers in some of the selected districts of Tamil Nadu.
Distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus
The "Distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus" scheme provides subsidies for the distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus (NPV) to farmers raising seed farms with Pulses crops.
Distribution of Rhizobium
The “Distribution of Rhizobium” scheme offers a subsidy on the cost of Rhizobium, to farmers raising seed farms with Pulses crops in Tamil Nadu.
Distribution of Rhizobium Packets-Oilseeds
The “Distribution of Rhizobium Packets-Oilseeds” scheme provides a subsidy on the cost of Rhizobium, to eligible farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds.
Distribution of Sewing Machines at Free of Cost
The scheme provides sewing machines to support individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) engaged in tailoring work, aiming to improve their livelihood opportunities.
Distribution of Soil Health Card
Under the “Distribution of Soil Health Card” scheme, Soil health cards will be distributed to all the farmers who have offered the soil sample for testing by paying a prescribed fee of ₹5/- each for Macro and Micronutrient testing.
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Central Schemes Available in Tamil Nadu
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government schemes are available in Tamil Nadu?
There are 235 state-specific government schemes listed for Tamil Nadu, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Tamil Nadu can also apply for.
Can Tamil Nadu residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Tamil Nadu are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Tamil Nadu government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Tamil Nadu?
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