Government schemes in Tamil Nadu
31 schemes listed for Tamil Nadu. Central schemes apply here too — use the eligibility checker to find everything you qualify for.
Government schemes for residents of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of comprehensive social welfare — among the widest ranges of schemes for women, students, workers, and the poor of any Indian state. These run alongside the central schemes every resident can access, such as PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana.
Many state benefits here are delivered through ration-card categories and local welfare boards, so your card type and a Tamil Nadu residence proof often decide eligibility. Look through the schemes below and use the checker to match them to your age, income, and family situation.
The Accident Relief Scheme offers financial aid to the legal heirs of deceased primary breadwinners in Tamil Nadu.
StateAmma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working WomenThe Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women in Tamil Nadu provides financial assistance for purchasing two-wheelers to empower working women.
StateAnnal Ambedkar Business Champions SchemeThe Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme offers financial support to SC/ST entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu.
StateAssistance For Delivery / Miscarriage Of Pregnancy / Termination Of Pregnancy To Female Differently Abled PersonFinancial aid for delivery, miscarriage, or termination of pregnancy for female differently abled persons in Tamil Nadu.
StateAssistance For Purchase Of Spectacles By A Differently Abled PersonThis scheme offers financial aid for spectacles to differently-abled individuals in Tamil Nadu.
StateAssistance to Law GraduatesFinancial aid of ₹50,000 for differently abled law graduates in Tamil Nadu to enroll in Bar Council and buy law books.
StateChief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance SchemeThe Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme offers health insurance coverage to low-income families in Tamil Nadu.
StateChief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance SchemeThe scheme provides comprehensive health insurance for differently abled individuals and their families in Tamil Nadu.
StateChief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-IThe Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I offers financial support for girl children from low-income families in Tamil Nadu.
StateConcession in Railway TravelThe Concession in Railway Travel scheme offers fare discounts for artists traveling for cultural performances in Tamil Nadu.
StateDr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance SchemeThe scheme provides financial aid to widows for remarriage in Tamil Nadu.
StateDr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-IThe scheme provides financial aid for widow remarriage in Tamil Nadu.
StateDr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-IFinancial aid for inter-caste married couples in Tamil Nadu to promote social equality.
StateE.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-IThe scheme offers financial aid for the marriage of daughters of poor widows in Tamil Nadu.
StateEstablishing Aavin Parlour for Differently Abled PersonsThis scheme promotes self-employment for differently abled individuals by establishing Aavin parlours in Tamil Nadu.
StateFinancial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled PersonThis scheme offers ₹2,000 to the legal heir of a deceased differently abled person for funeral expenses in Tamil Nadu.
StateFitter Training to Hearing Impaired PersonsThis scheme offers fitter training and a monthly stipend to hearing-impaired individuals in Tamil Nadu.
StateGen Next CompetitionThe Gen Next Competition in Tamil Nadu supports young artisans under 30 with cash prizes to promote traditional handicrafts.
StateGenerator SubsidyThe Generator Subsidy in Tamil Nadu offers a 25% subsidy on generator costs for manufacturing enterprises.
StateHandicrafts Export AwardThe Handicrafts Export Award in Tamil Nadu offers financial incentives to local handicraft exporters.
StateMaintenance Allowance to Severely Affected PersonsThe Maintenance Allowance Scheme provides monthly financial support to severely disabled individuals in Tamil Nadu.
StateMarriage Assistance to Differently Abled Persons Marrying Differently Abled PersonsFinancial aid for differently-abled couples in Tamil Nadu to assist with marriage expenses.
StateMarriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Speech and Hearing Impaired PersonsFinancial aid for normal individuals marrying speech and hearing impaired persons in Tamil Nadu.
StateMigrants Employment Generation ProgrammeThe Migrants Employment Generation Programme supports Tamil Nadu returnees in starting small businesses with financial assistance.
StateModular Functional Artificial LimbsThe Modular Functional Artificial Limbs scheme in Tamil Nadu provides free artificial limbs to orthopedically differently-abled individuals.
StateNew Entrepreneur-cum-enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS)The New Entrepreneur-cum-enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS) supports first-generation entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu with training and financial assistance.
StatePayroll SubsidyThe Payroll Subsidy scheme in Tamil Nadu offers financial support to MSMEs by reimbursing EPF contributions for three years.
StatePromotion of Energy Audit and Conservation of Energy (PEACE)The PEACE scheme in Tamil Nadu offers financial assistance to MSMEs for implementing energy audit recommendations.
StateScheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, CostumesFinancial assistance scheme for folk artists and cultural troupes in Tamil Nadu to purchase musical instruments and costumes.
StateTravel Concession To The Differently Abled Persons In State Owned Transport Corporation BusesFree travel concession for differently abled individuals on Tamil Nadu state transport buses.
StateZero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for WomenThe Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women in Tamil Nadu allows women to travel free in government buses for up to 30 kilometers.