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Government Schemes for Micro Entrepreneurs

Listed below are various support schemes launched by both the Tamil Nadu State Government and the Central Government for micro entrepreneurs.

State Government Schemes

NEEDS Scheme

New Entrepreneur-Cum-Enterprise Development Scheme offers subsidy and soft loans to first-generation entrepreneurs (21–35 years).

UYEGP

Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme supports educated youth in starting micro industries.

TAHDCO Scheme

Supports SC/ST entrepreneurs with financial aid and entrepreneurship training in Tamil Nadu.

Central Government Schemes

PMEGP

The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme provides loans with subsidies for setting up new micro industries.

MUDRA Loan

Provides collateral-free loans to micro and small businesses under Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun categories.