Tamil Nadu CM-ARISE Business Subsidy for SC and ST Founders

Open all year Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO), Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu

Subsidy

35% of project cost, up to ₹3.5 lakh. Plus a 6% interest subsidy.

What it funds: Front-end subsidy and interest support for SC and ST people starting a business
Who can apply: Adi Dravidar (SC) or Scheduled Tribe applicant
Aged 18 to 55, any education level
Family income below ₹3 lakh a year
No earlier assistance taken from TAHDCO
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Check eligibility on the TAHDCO scheme portal, then apply. Attach a project report with quotations.
Best for: Idea, Early revenue stage
Run by: State governments

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