Government Schemes of Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Sportsmen Development Allowance Scheme was launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on 29 October 2026. Implemented by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), the scheme provides a monthly personal expense allowance to athletes training in SDAT hostels and specialised sports centres. Eligible athletes receive ₹500 per month, while those … Read more

The Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel Scheme for Differently Abled Persons, implemented by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, provides free and concessional bus travel to eligible persons with disabilities in State Transport Corporation buses. According to reports, the revised scheme took effect from 28 October 2026 and extends free travel to … Read more

The Tamil Nadu Group Loan Scheme (GLS), implemented by TABCEDCO in association with NBCFDC under the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, provides affordable loans to eligible Self Help Groups (SHGs). Each member can receive up to ₹1,25,000, while the total loan limit for a group is ₹15 lakh. The scheme charges … Read more

The Tamil Nadu Individual Loan Scheme (ILS), offered by TABCEDCO in association with NBCFDC under the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, provides business loans of up to ₹25 lakh to eligible men, women and transgender persons belonging to the BC, MBC and DNC communities. The annual interest rate ranges from 7% … Read more

The Tamil Nadu Milch Animal Loan Scheme, offered by TABCEDCO in association with NBCFDC under the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, provides a loan of up to ₹1,20,000 at an annual interest rate of 7% to purchase up to two milch animals. Beneficiaries must repay the loan within 3 years. Applicants … Read more

The Tamil Nadu Free Bicycle Scheme, implemented by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, provides free bicycles to eligible Class 11 students studying in Government, Government-aided and partially Government-aided schools. Under the new round, around 5.32 lakh students will receive a modern, branded bicycle along with a helmet and a water … Read more

The Roof Top Solar Subsidy Scheme, implemented by the Energy Department with the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation, provides an additional state subsidy of up to Rs. 22,000 over the central assistance available under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Eligible households can receive a combined subsidy of up to Rs. 1,00,000 through DBT … Read more

The Free Milch Cow Distribution Scheme of Tamil Nadu, implemented by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, aims to provide one free, healthy crossbred milch cow capable of producing at least 8 litres of milk per day to each selected beneficiary. The Government plans to cover 10,000 eligible rural women every year … Read more

The Vettri Thiran Payirchi Thittam is a Tamil Nadu Government skill development initiative implemented by the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) under the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department. It provides unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 years with free, industry-oriented training of more than 100 hours, along with placement assistance and financial support … Read more

The Dream Olympics 2036 Scheme aims to help talented athletes from Tamil Nadu prepare for the Olympic Games. The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) will implement the scheme by providing eligible athletes with financial assistance of Rs. 50 lakh per year. The scheme covers medal winners of the Asian Games, Para Asian Games, … Read more