Schemes

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT WELFARE SCHEMES

Revenue and Disaster Management Department
Scheme / Service Beneficiaries / Eligibility Benefit / Service Documents to Prepare How to Apply
Old Age Pension Eligible senior citizens meeting current criteria Monthly pension at current notified rate Photo, Aadhaar / accepted ID, Smart Ration Card / address proof, self-declaration, bank passbook; additional proof as requested TN e-Sevai / Taluk Social Security Scheme section
Destitute Widow Pension Eligible destitute widows Monthly pension under current rules Photo, ID, Smart Ration Card / address proof, husband’s death certificate, widow-related proof, self-declaration, bank details TN e-Sevai / Taluk Office
Destitute Deserted Woman Pension Eligible women meeting current conditions Monthly pension under current rules Photo, ID / address proof, Smart Ration Card, prescribed deserted-woman proof or court order where required, bank details TN e-Sevai / Taluk Office
Differently Abled Pension Applicants meeting pension and disability criteria Monthly pension under applicable rules Photo, ID / address proof, disability certificate / UDID, Smart Ration Card and bank details as required Designated Revenue Office / e-Sevai
Income Certificate Applicants needing official income proof Official income certificate Photo, ID / address proof, family card and income records requested by the service TN e-Sevai
Community Certificate Eligible applicants Official community certificate Photo, address proof, parent / sibling community certificate where applicable, self-declaration TN e-Sevai
Nativity Certificate Eligible applicants Official nativity certificate Photo, address proof, birth / school / residence records and self-declaration as requested TN e-Sevai
Online Patta Transfer Eligible landowners / applicants Transfer or modification of patta, subject to rules Application, ID, current patta, sale deed / title document and legal-heir / partition records where applicable Tamil Nilam / e-Sevai / Taluk Office
Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam Eligible registered agricultural labourers and farming households Welfare and social-security assistance under scheme rules Photo, ID, family / address proof, scheme membership details, bank details and supporting records Taluk Office / designated Revenue channel

Official portals: Tamil Nadu e-Sevai Citizen Portal | Tamil Nilam

Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare
Scheme / Service Beneficiaries / Eligibility Documents to Prepare Official Link / How to Apply Cuddalore District Office / Address
Free hostels with food and accommodation for BC / MBC / DNC / Minorities students (School and College Hostels) School hostels: students of Classes 4 to 12; parents’ annual income not exceeding Rs.2,00,000; residence more than 8 km from the educational institution (condition not applicable to female students).
College hostels: students pursuing vocational training, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses; parents’ annual income not exceeding Rs.2,00,000; residence more than 8 km from the institution (not applicable to female students).
Aadhar card, Ration Card ,Parent Aadhar,income,Community, Nativity, school TC,Photo Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
Prematric Scholarship Scheme (up to Class 10) – fee exemption and exam fee reimbursement Students of Government and Government-aided schools. Tamil-medium students of Std 1 to 10 are fully exempted from all fees (tuition, special and exam fees); non-Tamil-medium Std 10 students are exempted from tuition fees. Exam fee for non-Tamil-medium Std 10 BC / MBC / DNC students is paid by the State. Backward Classes: parents’ annual income not exceeding Rs.2,50,000; MBC and DNC: no income restriction. Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
Educational Incentive Scheme for Rural Girl students (MBC / DNC) 1. Parents’ annual income not exceeding Rs.1,00,000. 2. Girl student studying in a Government or Government-aided school located in a rural area. 3. Only female students belonging to Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities. 4. Priority to girl children of widows or abandoned women. 5. Maximum two female children per family. Implemented in all districts except Chennai. Aadhar card, Ration Card ,income,Community, Nativity, Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship – Undergraduate degree (3-year courses in Government / Government-aided arts and science colleges) BC, MBC and DNC students. No conditions. Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
Bicycle Distribution Scheme (Std 11 students) All students of Std 11 in Government, Government-aided and partially Government-aided schools (including those who receive free bus passes). No conditions. Students staying in hostels within the school campus and students of residential schools are not eligible. Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
Distribution of Motorized Sewing Machines (BC / MBC / DNC) BC, MBC / DNC; annual income not exceeding Rs.1,00,000; sewing experience or training; age 20 to 45 years; priority to widows and abandoned women; both men and women eligible; previous beneficiaries may reapply only after 7 years. Aadhar card, Ration Card , Training certificate, income certificate ,Community certificate , Nativity certificate ,Photo(2) Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
Distribution of House Site Patta (BC / MBC / DNC) BC, MBC / DNC; annual income not exceeding Rs.1,00,000; must not own land or a house in their name. Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
TABCEDCO Individual Loan Scheme (small trade / business, agriculture and allied activities, transport, handicrafts, young professionals) Belong to Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and De-notified Communities; annual family income not exceeding Rs.5,00,000; age above 18 and below 60 years; loan to only one person in a family. https://tabcedco.tn.gov.in/ District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
TABCEDCO Group Loan Scheme (Self Help Groups) Members of Women / Men Self Help Groups (maximum 20 members) in existence for at least 6 months, graded by the Project Officer (Mahalir Thittam); eligibility as for the Individual Loan Scheme. Income Certificate
Community Certificate
Nativity Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Family Ration Card
Passport-size Photographs (2 Nos.)
Copy of Bank Passbook
Project Quotation
https://tabcedco.tn.gov.in/ District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore .
TAMCO General Term Loan Scheme Member of a religious minority (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains); age 18 to 60 years; one person per family. Scheme-I: annual income up to Rs.3.00 lakh; Scheme-II: up to Rs.8.00 lakh. Community/Religious Minority Certificate, Income Certificate, Nativity/Smart Card, Aadhar Card, Passport-size Photographs (2 Nos.)
Copy of Bank Passbookand a Project Report.
Offline – no online link given District Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes & Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate, Cuddalore.
Welfare of Differently Abled Persons
Scheme / Service Beneficiaries / Eligibility Documents to Prepare Official Link / How to Apply Cuddalore District Office / Address
Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card and Disability Certificate Differently Abled Persons (21 categories of disability under RPwD Act, 2016) Medical examination by Medical Board (Chief Medical Officer and specialists) at authorised Government hospital. Xerox copy of Aadhar, Ration and Passport size photo https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in Government Medical College Hospital / District HQ Hospital, Cuddalore; District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Educational Scholarship for Differently Abled Students Differently abled students from Class 1 to PG / professional degree UDID, Aadhar, NIDC, Doctor certificate, Bonafide certificate, last year marksheet (from 10th standard), Bank passbook https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in/Default.aspx District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Distribution of Assistive Devices (incl. Replacement and Choice-Based Selection) Differently Abled Persons as per nature of disability UDID, Aadhar, NIDC, Doctor certificate, https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in/Default.aspx District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Maintenance Grant (Monthly Assistance) No income ceiling. Six categories: Intellectual Disability (40%+), Severe Locomotor Disability (75%+), Parkinson’s / Multiple Sclerosis / Spinal Cord Injury (40%+), Autism Spectrum Disorder (40%+), Muscular Dystrophy (40%+), Leprosy cured (40%+) UDID, Aadhar, NIDC, Doctor certificate, Bank passbook https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in/Default.aspx District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
High Support Need Allowance Persons certified by a Medical Board as ‘Differently Abled Persons with High Support Needs’ Medical Board certificate Offline – no online link given District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Marriage Assistance Scheme A non-disabled person marrying a differently abled person, or couples where both are differently abled Marriage Certificate, NOC, UDID, Aadhar, Ration card, NIDC, Doctor certificate https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in/Default.aspx District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Free Bus Travel Concession Differently Abled Persons (for employment, education, training, treatment); escort free for those unable to travel independently; persons with 90%+ visual impairment – free up to 100 km in mofussil buses UDID, Aadhar, Ration card, Working certificate / Study certificate (except Visualy impaired) https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in/Default.aspx District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Financial Assistance (Subsidy) for Starting Micro Enterprises Differently Abled Persons; parents of persons with intellectual disability, ASD and muscular dystrophy UDID, Aadhar, Ration card, Quotation, Bank passbook https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in/Default.aspx District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Financial Assistance for Establishing Aavin Milk Booths Differently Abled Persons (200 beneficiaries per year) UDID, Aadhar, Ration card, photo Offline – no online link given District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Tamil Nadu Welfare Board for Differently Abled Persons – Membership and Assistance Differently Abled Persons aged 10 years and above (enrol as members) and their family members UDID, NIDC, Doctor certificate Offline – no online link given District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, Cuddalore
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Scheme / Service Beneficiaries / Eligibility Documents to Prepare Official Link / How to Apply Cuddalore District Office / Address
Udyam Registration of MSMEs Micro (P&M investment ≤ Rs.1 crore, turnover ≤ Rs.5 crore), Small (≤ Rs.10 crore / ≤ Rs.50 crore), Medium (≤ Rs.50 crore / ≤ Rs.250 crore) enterprises 1. Adhaar Car̥d linked with mobile no. 2.Bank Account details 3.PAN Card https://udyamregistration.gov.in General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore (street address not given in source file – please verify)
Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) Women entrepreneurs aged above 18 and below 55 years; no minimum educational qualification; manufacturing, service and trading activities; project cost up to Rs.10 lakh. Special focus: SC/ST women, transgenders, differently-abled persons, widows / destitute widows and women from BPL families 1.Aadhar Card; 2.Ration Card; 3.Community Certificate; 4.Quotation with GST Number of the vendor.; 5.Bank Passbook. https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/twees General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore.
Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme (AABCS) SC/ST entrepreneurs up to 55 years; no minimum qualification; new and existing enterprises in manufacturing, service and trade; no upper ceiling on project cost 1.Community Certificate 2.Ration Card/ Aadhar card xerox / Election voters identity card xerox.; 3.Project Report (Original & Duplicate ); 4.Valid Quotations with GST number https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/aabcs General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore .
New Entrepreneur-cum-Enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS) First-generation entrepreneurs; age 21–45 (General) / 21–55 (Special category); 12th pass / Vocational training / ITI / Diploma; manufacturing and service; project cost Rs.10 lakh to Rs.5 crore. 50% reserved for women, 19% for SC/ST 1.Transfer certificate/ Record Sheet issued by School/College.; 2.Ration Card/ Aadhar card xerox / Election voters identity card xerox.; 3.HSC / Diploma / ITI/ Degree Certificate.; 4.Project Report; 5.Valid Quotations with GST number; 6.Community Certificate; 7.Ex-Service man /Differently abled /Transgenders should apply with valid certificate https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/needs General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore
Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP) Educated unemployed youth aged 18–45 (General) / 18–55 (Special category); minimum 8th standard pass; trading activities only; project cost up to Rs.15 lakh; family annual income less than Rs.8 lakh 1.Transfer certificate/ Record Sheet issued by School/College.; 2.Ration Card/ Aadhar card xerox / Election voters identity card xerox.; 3.Valid Quotations with GST number; 4.Community Certificate; 5.Ex-Service man /Differently abled /Transgenders should apply with valid certificate https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/uyegp General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore
Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Artisans of 25 identified traditional trades; minimum age 35 years; project cost up to Rs.3 lakh 1.Aadhar Card; 2.Ration Card; 3.Community Certificate; 4.Quotation with GST Number of the vendor.; 5.Bank Passbook.; 6.If member of Welfare Board,Registration Card https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Individuals / proprietorship / partnership / FPOs / cooperatives / SHGs / Pvt. Ltd. (credit-linked subsidy); FPOs, FPCs, cooperatives, SHG federations and Govt. agencies (common infrastructure); SHG members (seed capital) 1.Aadhar Card; 2.Community Certificate; 3.Quotation with GST Number of the vendor.; 4.Project Report https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore
Capital Subsidy for MSMEs (MSME Policy 2021) New micro manufacturing enterprises anywhere in the State; new small & medium manufacturing enterprises in 254 industrially backward blocks / industrial estates; small & medium agro-based and food processing enterprises in all 388 blocks; existing enterprises undertaking substantial expansion / diversification Copy of Udyam registeration Certificate,Copy of the invoices cash bills and stamped receipt ,EB Meter Card, Enterprise Functioning-Land Document https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore .
Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy New micro manufacturing enterprises and existing ones taking up substantial expansion Copy of Udyam registeration Certificate,Copy of the Machinery invoices ,Copy of sanction order from T.N.E.B for power supply with copy of Meter card, Enterprise Functioning-Land Document https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore .
Back-Ended Interest Subsidy (BEIS) – CGTMSE / Technology Upgradation Fund Micro and Small Enterprises Copy of Udyam registeration Certificate, Copy of Loan Sanction letter from the Bank / Financial Institution in respect Bank ,Certificate from the bank for the interest claim for each quarter as per Annexure A. https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuddalore .
Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (TAHDCO)
Scheme / Service Beneficiaries / Eligibility Documents to Prepare Official Link / How to Apply Cuddalore District Office / Address
Vetri Thozhil Munaivor Thittam SC/ST; age 18–55 years; annual family income not above Rs.3.00 lakh; first-generation entrepreneur Community Certificate; Income Certificate; Nativity Certificate; Ration Card; Aadhaar Card; Photo; Quotation (with GST); Licence with Badge (vehicles only); Project Report https://newscheme.tahdco.com District Manager, TAHDCO, Room No. 313, 2nd Floor, New Collectorate, Alpettai, Cuddalore – 607001
PM-AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana) SC only; age 18–55 years; annual family income not above Rs.3.00 lakh; assets to be registered only in beneficiary’s name Community Certificate; Income Certificate; Nativity Certificate; Ration Card; Aadhaar Card; Photo; Quotation (with GST); Project Report (for veterinary projects, report from a veterinary doctor) https://newscheme.tahdco.com District Manager, TAHDCO, Room No. 313, 2nd Floor, New Collectorate, Alpettai, Cuddalore – 607001
Mannin Magal Thittam (land purchase for SC/ST women agricultural labourers) SC/ST women agricultural labourers; age 18–55 years; annual family income not above Rs.3.00 lakh; seller must be non-SC/ST; max 2.5 acres wetland or 5 acres dryland; land cannot be sold for 10 years Community Certificate; Income Certificate; Nativity Certificate; Ration Card; Aadhaar Card; Photo; Land Seller Agreement; Seller’s Community Certificate, Passbook, Ration Card; Land Patta, Chitta, A-Register; FMB, Adangal, EC, land documents; Land Guideline Value https://newscheme.tahdco.com District Manager, TAHDCO, Room No. 313, 2nd Floor, New Collectorate, Alpettai, Cuddalore – 607001
Fast Track Power Supply Scheme (free-up farm electricity connection) ST only; annual family income not above Rs.3.00 lakh; applicant owns land with well/borewell; must have applied to TNPDCL for service connection Community Certificate; Income Certificate; Nativity Certificate; Ration Card; Aadhaar Card; Photo; Electricity Registration Card and Receipt; Land Patta, Chitta, A-Register; FMB, Adangal, EC, land documents https://newscheme.tahdco.com District Manager, TAHDCO, Room No. 313, 2nd Floor, New Collectorate, Alpettai, Cuddalore – 607001
Education Loan Scheme (via NSFDC / NSTFDC / NSKFDC) SC, ST or dependants of cleanliness workers; family income limit: SC Rs.5 lakh, ST Rs.3 lakh, cleanliness workers’ dependants Rs.4.5 lakh; full-time professional/technical courses in India or abroad Student Community Certificate; Income Certificate; Nativity Certificate; Ration Card; Aadhaar; Bonafide Certificate; Fee Structure; Parent Deed (Rs.100 stamp paper); Guarantor Deed (Rs.100); Family Deed (Rs.200); Guarantor pay slip & ID; College and Student account details; Student ID; Photo https://tel.tahdco.com/ District Manager, TAHDCO, Room No. 313, 2nd Floor, New Collectorate, Alpettai, Cuddalore – 607001
Cleanliness Workers Welfare Board (membership and assistance) Sanitation / cleanliness workers; certificate from Health Inspector / Assistant Executive Engineer / Executive Officer / Commissioner; yellow card issued after verification Completed membership application form with employer-officer certificate (other documents not listed in source file – confirm with office) Offline – no online link given District Manager, TAHDCO, Room No. 313, 2nd Floor, New Collectorate, Alpettai, Cuddalore – 607001; forms also at Corporation / Municipality / Borough office
Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business
Scheme / Service Beneficiaries / Eligibility Documents to Prepare Official Link / How to Apply Cuddalore District Office / Address
Uzhavar Sandhais (Farmers’ Markets) – identity card Fruit and vegetable cultivators holding Uzhavar Sandhai identity card from Dept. of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business Uzhavar Sandhai ID card application; Aadhaar copy; Online chitta copy; Adangal; 2 passport photos Offline – no online link given Concerned Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agri Business), Cuddalore (street address not given in source file – please verify) or Administrative Officer (Uzhavar Sandhai)
Training for Farmers at State Training Institute, Salem Farmers from all districts Not listed in source file – apply to Deputy Director Offline – no online link given Concerned Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agri Business), Cuddalore (street address not given in source file – please verify)
AGMARK Grading and Certification Packers holding Agmark certificate of authorisation Company registration/GST; FSSAI licence; partnership agreement; rental agreement/property tax receipt; layout plan; machinery & storage details; PAN & Aadhaar; TBL registration; self-declaration affidavit; employee medical certificate; bank details; Agricultural Officer inspection report (Forms A3, A5); Annexure IV, Forms A1, A2, A3, A5 https://agmarkonline.dmi.gov.in/DMI/customers/login-customer Concerned Agricultural Officer, State Agmark Grading Laboratory (Cuddalore)
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund – Loan for Post-Harvest Facilities Farmers, FPOs, SHGs, agri-entrepreneurs, PACS; State departments under PPP; eligibility decided by lending institution Aadhaar; PAN; bank passbook; Detailed Project Report (DPR); Quotation https://agriinfra.dac.gov.in/ Concerned Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agri Business), Cuddalore (street address not given in source file – please verify); or Manager of Nationalised / Scheduled Commercial Bank; or Regional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies
Regulated Markets and e-NAM Online Trading Any farmer can register on e-NAM Aadhaar (address proof); bank account details; active mobile number for OTP https://beta.enam.gov.in/ Superintendent / Supervisor of nearest Regulated Market in Cuddalore district – see sheet “Cuddalore Regulated Markets” (12 markets with phone & email)
Pledge Loan for Farmers All farmers selling through Regulated Markets Aadhaar; Patta/chitta copy; Adangal copy attested by VAO; Grading certificate; Bank account details Offline – no online link given Superintendent / Supervisor of nearest Regulated Market in Cuddalore district – see sheet “Cuddalore Regulated Markets” (12 markets with phone & email)
Pledge Loan for Traders Licensed traders trading in Regulated Markets Aadhaar; Market fee receipt details; Grading certificate; Trader’s bank account details Offline – no online link given Superintendent / Supervisor of nearest Regulated Market in Cuddalore district – see sheet “Cuddalore Regulated Markets” (12 markets with phone & email)
Tamil Nadu Farmers Development and Welfare Scheme (accident / snake-bite relief) Farmers/lessees selling 1 metric tonne or more per year through Regulated Markets; age 18–60; claim within 3 months to TNSAMB, Chennai Not listed in source file – apply through Regulated Market Offline – no online link given Superintendent / Supervisor of nearest Regulated Market in Cuddalore district – see sheet “Cuddalore Regulated Markets” (12 markets with phone & email)
Price Support Scheme – Pulses and Copra at MSP (PM-AASHA) Farmers growing pulses/copra; only Fair Average Quality (FAQ) produce; 25% of production purchased Aadhaar; Patta/chitta copy; Adangal copy attested by VAO https://esamridhi.in/ Concerned Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agri Business), Cuddalore (street address not given in source file – please verify); Secretary, Market Committee; or nearest Regulated Market

Common Application Procedure

  1. Identify the scheme and confirm that applications are currently being accepted.
  2. Check the latest eligibility conditions and scheme-specific document checklist.
  3. Prepare clear copies of required documents; provide originals only when requested for verification.
  4. Apply through the official portal, authorised e-Sevai centre or responsible district office, as applicable.
  5. Keep the acknowledgement or application number and track status through official channels where available.
  6. Contact the responsible department for help. Avoid unofficial agents and never share OTPs or banking PINs.

Common Documents – Quick Reference

Common Documents – Quick Reference
Document Usually Relevant To
Aadhaar / accepted identity proof Identity verification where required
Smart Ration Card / residence proof Family details and residence-based services
Income certificate Income-tested schemes, scholarships and welfare assistance
Community certificate Community-based scholarships and welfare schemes
Birth / age proof Age-based eligibility and marriage-related assistance
Bank passbook / account details Schemes that pay assistance directly to eligible beneficiaries
Disability certificate / UDID Disability-specific services, scholarships and pensions
Land / cultivation records Agricultural subsidies and land-related services
Bonafide / admission / marks certificates Student scholarships and education assistance