Listed below are various support schemes launched by both the Tamil Nadu State Government and the Central Government for micro entrepreneurs.
New Entrepreneur-Cum-Enterprise Development Scheme offers subsidy and soft loans to first-generation entrepreneurs (21–35 years).
Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme supports educated youth in starting micro industries.
Supports SC/ST entrepreneurs with financial aid and entrepreneurship training in Tamil Nadu.
The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme provides loans with subsidies for setting up new micro industries.
Provides collateral-free loans to micro and small businesses under Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun categories.