Government Schemes of Tamil Nadu

Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam is a scheme by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, announced vide G.O. (Ms.) No.166 dated 23 June 2026, which provides a free 1-gram BIS hallmarked gold ring to every newborn delivered in a government institution in Tamil Nadu. The scheme applies to all newborns born from … Read more

Vizhithirai Kaappom, launched by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, aims to protect vision through free retina screening services for adults aged 30 years and above, as well as individuals living with diabetes or hypertension. Eligible residents can avail screening at government healthcare facilities across the state, with no separate … Read more

Chief Minister’s Trophy 2026 is Tamil Nadu’s flagship state-level sports championship organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), bringing together athletes from School, College, General Public, Government Employees, and Differently Abled categories across 45 sports disciplines. Participants can compete for prize money of up to Rs. 1 lakh at the state level. … Read more

Competitive Exam Free Coaching Scheme is a free coaching initiative of the Competitive Examinations Coaching Centre (CECC), Government of Tamil Nadu, offering 6 months of structured coaching for TNPSC, SSC, RRB, and IBPS examinations. The scheme supports eligible Tamil Nadu candidates through free classes, study materials, tests, and guidance across coaching centres in Chennai and … Read more

Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme is a flagship rural livelihood initiative announced by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27 on 5 August 2026. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries belonging to vulnerable sections of society will receive 5 goats or sheep completely free of cost under a 100% subsidy, helping them … Read more

Annan Seer Scheme (அண்ணன் சீர் திட்டம்) is a marriage assistance initiative announced by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu on 5 August 2026. Under the scheme, eligible brides will receive an 8-gram gold coin and a quality silk saree as “Annan’s Seer” – a symbolic wedding gift presented by the … Read more

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), popularly known among many beneficiaries as Kalaignar Kaappittu Thittam, Maruthuva Kaappittu Thittam, or simply CM Kaappittu Thittam, is a flagship healthcare initiative of the Tamil Nadu Government that provides cashless treatment to eligible families through a network of empanelled government and private hospitals across the state. … Read more

Vetri Payanam Scheme is Tamil Nadu’s expanded free bus travel initiative implemented by the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Announced on 24 August 2026, the scheme extends zero-fare travel for women and transgender persons to additional categories of government buses, including Express, LSS, Deluxe, and ordinary mofussil services from 2 October 2026. Eligible passengers … Read more

Annapoorani Super Six Scheme is a Tamil Nadu Government welfare scheme announced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on 24 August 2026. Under the scheme, eligible families will receive reimbursement for the cost of 3 domestic LPG cylinders every year through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The benefit amount will be credited directly to the bank … Read more

New Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a cashless health insurance programme implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu for serving government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners. The scheme provides cashless medical treatment of up to Rs. 7.5 lakh during the current five-year policy period, with enhanced coverage of up to Rs. 12 lakh for specified … Read more