Tamil Nadu: Government Schemes and Projects

Schemes of Tamilnadu Government

Tamil Nadu state is the second largest contributor to the Indian GDP and the second most industrialized state in India. Good Infrastructure-2/”>INFRASTRUCTURE backed by easy availability of skilled or unskilled manpower makes it an ideal State for setting up manufacturing units or service units. In order to attract Investment/”>Foreign Direct Investment and boost domestic investment in businesses, Tamil Nadu government has announced various subsidies and schemes.

Capital Subsidy:-

All Micro Manufacturing units or Micro SSI units that are setup anywhere in the state of Tamil Nadu and investing in capital assets (plant and machinery) are eligible to receive a capital subsidy of 15% on eligible plant and machinery, subject to a maximum of Rs.30 lakhs. Micro manufacturing units are those manufacturing units having less than Rs.25 lakhs of investment in plant and machinery. In 251 blocks notified as backward areas and industrial estates promoted by the Government and Government Agencies like SIPCOT, SIDCO, etc., (excluding industrial estates located within the radius of 50 Kms from Chennai city centre) the capital subsidy will be available for all SSI Units, Micro, Small and Medium.

Further, an additional capital subsidy of 5%, subject to a maximum of Rs.2 lakhs will be given to enterprises set up by Women, SC / ST, Physically disabled and Transgender entrepreneurs. An additional capital subsidy of 25% is also available on the value of plant and machinery installed to promote cleaner and Environment friendly technologies, subject to a maximum of Rs.3 lakhs and certification by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board that the equipments installed serve such a purpose. EMPLOYMENT Intensive Business Subsidy For those units setup in Backward Blocks of industrial estates promoted by the Government, an additional capital subsidy of 5% subject to a maximum of Rs.5 lakhs will be granted if at least 25 workers have been employed for a minimum period of 3 years within the first five years from the date of commencement of production. The evidence for the employment of workers would be the related statutory returns such as the returns filed under the Employees Provident Fund Act, etc.,

agriculture Subsidy:-

Capital subsidy and Employment Intensive Business subsidy are available for those setting up an agricultural business in all 385 blocks in Tamil Nadu state.

Amma Seeds’ scheme:- is aimed to provide quality seeds. Certified ‘Amma Seeds’ would be available through ‘Amma Service Centres’ across the state. The motive of the scheme was to encourage farmers to use certified seeds. The Tamil Nadu State Seeds Development Agency will act as the nodal body to coordinate seed farms, production units and the farmers.

Soil and Water Conservation in the catchments of River Valley Project.-

25% on cost of works in Patta Land is provided as subsidy and remaining 75% is treated as loan. The loan amount with interest is recovered in ten equal instalments after a moratorium of two years.

Agricultural Mechanisation Programme:-

25% of the cost of machinery / implements or the ceiling limit prescribed by Government of India for each machinery / implement, whichever is less. This is applicable to farmers for procuring Agricultural Machinery and implements such as Tractors, Power Tillers, Self propelled Paddy Transplanters,Self propelled paddy reapers, Rotavator, Cultivator, Disc Plough, Chisel Plough etc.

Command Area Development and Water Management Programme:-

The expenditure incurred under Command Area Development and Water Management Programme is shared between Centre and State with full grant. A minimum of 10% contribution by the beneficiaries for certain work component is mandatory. Further, Rs. 540/- per ha. subsidy is provided for registered Farmers Council and Rs.60/- per ha. is collected from the farmers council as their contribution.

Training Programme to Farmers in handling and maintenance of Agricultural machinery:-Refresher training programmes on handling and maintenance of newly developed agricultural machinery to farmers and rural youth are conducted.
Rain Water Harvesting and Runoff Management Programme:-

Percolation ponds Major, medium and minor check Dams Farm Ponds Rejuvenation of unused wells Village tanks / Ooranies. Benefits offered (Subsidy) : 100% grant is provided on cost of works taken up in community lands. However, the beneficiaries are required to contribute 10% of the cost of works (it is 5% in case of SC/ST) in cash which will be deposited in the name of the Village Development Association / Watershed Association for future maintenance of the assets created. 90% subsidy is provided on cost of works in patta lands and the remaining 10% is collected as beneficiary share.(it is 5% in case of SC/ST) in the form of cash / labour /material.

Soil and Water Conservation under Hill Area Development Programme:-

100% grant is provided for Soil Conservation measures. However, beneficiaries are required to contribute at the rate of 10% for individual works and 5% for community works. It is 5% in case of SC/ST, for individual works. This contribution shall be deposited in the Watershed Development fund. The landslide treatment measures are executed with 100 % grant. This scheme covers,Bench Terracing Drainage line treatment works Water Harvesting Structures. Collection Wells Terrace support works Stream training works Silt detention tanks and Landslide treatment works.

Replacement of old Pumpsets with new Pumpsets.:-

Replacement of old, inefficient electrical pumpsets with new BIS pumpsets and Renewal of Electrical accessories with subsidy of 50% of cost or upto 6000 per set.

World Bank aided Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization and Water bodies Restoration and Management (TN IAMWARM) Project:-

Installation of Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation systems. Underground PVC Pipe laying and community Bore wells Farm mechanization Construction of Farm ponds Construction of Water Harvesting Structures such as Check dams & Percolation Ponds are proposed to be taken up in the above sub basins. Information,Education, Communication and Capacity Building.

Minor Irrigation Scheme:-

Selection of sites for construction of openwell and Borewells.Construction of tubewells in alluvial soil.Revitalisation of wells by side boring and blasting in hard rock areas.Construction of Borewells in hard rock areas.

National AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT Programme (NADP):-

50% subsidy assistance is provided to farmers for purchasing (Subsidy) newly developed agricultural machinery/ implements such as mini combine harvester, multi crop thrasher, paddy transplanter , post hole digger etc., and 25% subsidy assistance or the ceiling limit prescribed by the Government of India whichever is less, is provided to farmers for purchasing conventional machinery / implements such as power tiller, rotavator, cultivator, offset disc harrow, disc plough etc.,The dry land development works are taken up with 90% grant and 10% farmers’ contribution.

New Entrepreneur Enterprise Development Schemes [NEEDS] Scheme

The NEEDS scheme has been announced by the Government to assist the educated youth of Tamil Nadu to become first generation entrepreneurs. Educated youth with any Degree, Diploma, ITI/Vocational Training from a recognized institution and in the age group of 21-35 years under General Category and 21 to 45 years under Special Category aspiring to become entrepreneurs would be eligible for assistance under this scheme. The project cost shall not exceed Rs.1.00 crore. Capital subsidy of 25% of the project cost upto a maximum of Rs.25.00 lakhs will be provided by the State Government.

Interest Subsidy Scheme [Interest Subvention Scheme]:-

All term loans sanctioned from 03.09.2012 by Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited [TIIC] for SSI units or Micro, Small and Medium enterprises both manufacturing and service sectors, under various types of schemes like General Term Loan, Term Loan for Windmill, WORKING CAPITAL Term Loan, Open Term Loan, etc. are eligible for the 3% interest subsidy. Individual beneficiary can avail maximum interest subvention of Rs.30.00 lakhs under this scheme irrespective of the number of loans.

MahilaUdyam Scheme:-

It aims to provide soft loan assistance to women entrepreneurs to set up business or industrial entity in small scale sector as well as undertaking service activities those are eligible to get assistance under SIDBI’s refinance scheme.Soft loan up to 25% of the project cost with amount limit of Rs 2.5 lakh per project and up to 10 lakh for new businesses. Back-ended Interest Subsidy A 3% back-ended interest subsidy is provided to a maximum of Rs.10.00 lakhs over a period of five years on loans up to Rs.100.00 lakhs for Micro / Small /Medium Enterprises under specific schemes.

Generator Subsidy :-

Tamil Nadu government provides a subsidy of 25% of the cost of Generator upto the capacity of 320 KVA purchased on or after 11.11.2008 by all new & existing Micro, Small and Medium manufacturing enterprises for their captive use subject to a maximum amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs.

Free Bicycle, SareeAnd Dhoti Schemes:-

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam implemented a free bicycle scheme for students of class XI, with an cost of approximate Rs 244 crore. Additionally, the government also announced a free dhoti and saree scheme

Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green House Scheme (CMSPGHS).- for the benefit of the poor in the rural areas and construct houses measuring about 300 square feet at a unit cost of Rs.1.80 lakh by meeting the entire cost by the State Government”. All the people living below POVERTY line in rural areas are eligible for Solar Powered Green Houses. Each house is built with an area of 300 square feet at a unit cost of Rs.1.80 lakh fully funded by the State Government.

Amma Master Health Checkup Scheme:-

Under the Amma Master Health Checkup scheme, tests including those for blood, urine, sugar, thyroid, screening for cholesterol, liver function, besides diagnostic investigations like ECG, and USG abdomen would be done at a very nominal fee. Now, the facility has made available at several other health institutions from earlier Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), across the state.

Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme:-

The insurance scheme launched by the state government in association with the United India Insurance Company. The scheme now covers 1.57 crore families including migrant workers and undocumented orphans. Chief Minster’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme has broadened its coverage and also included 321 more medical procedures. The scheme will have more than 1,100 treatment procedures including the coverage of congenital anomalies. The government renewed the contract for four-year terms with an annual premium payment of Rs. 1,069 crores.

Smart Family Card Scheme:-

Under the scheme, about 1.89 crore ration cards in TN will be replaced by smart cards at the cost of Rs. 330 crore.

Free Set Top Box Scheme:-

The objective of the scheme is to provide high quality cable connection at affordable cost to all the households in Tamilnadu. The free set top box scheme will be operated by the government owned Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation (Arasu Cable).

Amma Marriage Halls:-

The halls would be let out at lower rentals specially to poor people.

Amma Mobiles:-

The scheme will help trainers at Self Help Groups of SHGs to manage their work better.20,000 women in Tamil Nadu received new mobile phones free of cost.

Amma Canteen:-

The scheme requires municipal corporations in the state to establish canteens at multiple places in cities and sell subsidised food at very low prices. The first canteens were opened in several localities of Chennai, and later in other corporations of the state.

Amma Cement Scheme:-

Amma Cement Scheme through which a 50kg bag of the building material will be sold for Rs.190 compared with the Market Price of Rs.320-360 per bag.

Amma Mineral Water Scheme:-

Minetal water bottle is sold for Rs. 10 under this Scheme.

Amma baby care kit:-

Another populist scheme by AIADMK government where every mother who gave birth in the government hospital gets 16 types of products worth Rs 1000 without paying a penny. This kit contains a baby towel, dress, bed, mosquito net, baby oil, soap, sanitizer, doll, medicine (for both the mother and the baby).

Amma pharmacy:-

These medical shops sell all kind of medicines – generic and branded lower.

DISTRIBUTION OF LAPTOP COMPUTER SCHEME TO STUDENTS :

The Government of Tamil Nadu is implementing the scheme of distribution of laptop computers to the students studying in Government and Government-aided schools and colleges in the state to facilitate them in acquiring better skills

SOME MORE SCHEMES OF GOVERNMENT FOR TRIBAL Population:-

Abolition of Bonded Labour System:-

Beneficiaries : SC/ST : Persons kept as bonded labour are released and rehabilitated by providing financial assistance as grant, to the tune of Rs.20,000/- Of this, a sum of Rs.1000/- each will be given immediately on relief from Bondage. Remaining (Rs.19,000/-) amount will be given for the rehabilitation through various kinds. Moreover House site pattas, houses under group housing scheme through IRDP, drinking water facility and Bank loan assistance are provided to them. Released bonded labour without any caste and creed .

Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Scheme:-

Title / Name : Accident Relief Scheme. Prescribed form can be obtained from the Taluk Office or application in plain paper duly filled up and can be to the Tahsildar/Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) (Application should be sent along with the death certificate , Postmortem Report, First Information Report (F.I.R) within six months from the date of death of the breadwinner of the family)

3.Additional capital subsidy for women, SC / ST, differently abled and transgender entrepreneurs 251 industrially backward blocks as listed in Annexure I and Industrial Estates promoted by the Government and Agencies like SIPCOT, TANSIDCO (excluding industrial estates located within the radius of 50 kms from Chennai City Centre) All 385 blocks in the State for Agro based enterprises.

Additional capital subsidy to promote cleaner and environment friendly technologies:-

251 industrially backward blocks as listed in Annexure I and Industrial Estates promoted by the Government and Agencies like SIPCOT, TANSIDCO (excluding industrial estates located within the radius of 50 kms from Chennai City Centre) All 385 blocks in the State for Agro based enterprises.

5.AdiDravidar and Tribal Welfare Department -Hostels – Special Guides:-All Boys/ Girls Boarders studying upto XII Standard.

6.AdiDravidar and Tribal Welfare Department –Incentive / Award of Prizes – District Level Prize plus2 Examination Rs.3000/- 10th Std First prize Rs.1000/- Second Prize Rs.500/- Third Prize Rs.300/. AdiDravidar and Tribal Welfare Department -Incentive / Award of Prizes – District Level Prize plus2 Examination Rs.3000/- 10th Std First prize Rs.1000/- Second Prize Rs.500/- Third Prize Rs.300/.One Boy and One Girl each from AdiDravidar/Tribal / AdiDravidar Converted to Christianity who have secured highest mark.,

The Tamil Nadu government has implemented a number of schemes and projects to improve the lives of its citizens. These schemes and projects cover a wide range of areas, including agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries-2/”>Fisheries, cooperatives, education, health, Empowerment/”>Women Empowerment, child welfare, social welfare, Infrastructure Development, environment protection, tourism, and handicrafts.

Some of the key schemes and projects implemented by the Tamil Nadu government include:

Free electricity for farmers: The Tamil Nadu government provides free electricity to farmers for agricultural purposes. This scheme has helped to reduce the cost of cultivation and improve the profitability of agriculture in the state.
Interest-free loans for farmers: The Tamil Nadu government provides interest-free loans to farmers for agricultural purposes. This scheme has helped farmers to access credit at a lower cost and improve their financial position.
Crop insurance scheme: The Tamil Nadu government provides crop insurance to farmers against crop failure due to natural calamities. This scheme has helped farmers to protect their crops from losses and improve their financial security.
Drip Irrigation scheme: The Tamil Nadu government has implemented a drip irrigation scheme to improve water efficiency in agriculture. This scheme has helped to reduce water usage and improve crop yields.
Agricultural extension Services: The Tamil Nadu government provides agricultural extension services to farmers to help them improve their Farming practices. These services include providing information on new agricultural technologies, training on agricultural practices, and providing assistance with Marketing of agricultural produce.
Agricultural research and development: The Tamil Nadu government invests in agricultural research and development to improve agricultural productivity. This research has led to the development of new agricultural technologies, such as high-yield varieties of crops and new methods of irrigation.
Agricultural Marketing and processing: The Tamil Nadu government provides support to farmers in marketing and processing of agricultural produce. This support includes providing infrastructure facilities, such as cold storage facilities and market yards, and providing financial assistance to farmers to set up processing units.
Dairy development schemes: The Tamil Nadu government implements a number of dairy development schemes to promote dairy farming in the state. These schemes include providing financial assistance to dairy farmers, providing training to dairy farmers, and providing veterinary services to dairy farmers.
Promotion of dairy cooperatives: The Tamil Nadu government promotes the formation of dairy cooperatives to help dairy farmers improve their economic condition. These cooperatives provide farmers with a platform to sell their milk at a fair price and to access credit at a lower cost.
Distribution of milch animals: The Tamil Nadu government distributes milch animals to poor families to help them improve their economic condition. These animals provide families with a Source Of Income and help them to meet their nutritional needs.
Provision of veterinary services: The Tamil Nadu government provides veterinary services to farmers to help them improve the health of their Livestock. These services include providing vaccination and treatment of livestock, and providing advice on animal husbandry practices.
Promotion of Poultry cooperatives: The Tamil Nadu government promotes the formation of poultry cooperatives to help poultry farmers improve their economic condition. These cooperatives provide farmers with a platform to sell their eggs and poultry meat at a fair price and to access credit at a lower cost.
Distribution of poultry birds: The Tamil Nadu government distributes poultry birds to poor families to help them improve their economic condition. These birds provide families with a source of income and help them to meet their nutritional needs.
Provision of veterinary services: The Tamil Nadu government provides veterinary services to farmers to help them improve the health of their poultry. These services include providing vaccination and treatment of poultry, and providing advice on poultry husbandry practices.
Fisheries development schemes: The Tamil Nadu government implements a number of fisheries development schemes to promote fisheries in the state. These schemes include providing financial assistance to fishermen, providing training to fishermen, and providing infrastructure facilities, such as fishing harbors and cold storage facilities.
Promotion of fisheries cooperatives: The Tamil Nadu government promotes the formation of fisheries cooperatives to help fishermen improve their economic condition. These cooperatives provide fishermen with a platform to sell their catch at a fair price and to access credit at a lower cost.
Distribution of fishing boats: The Tamil Nadu government distributes fishing boats to poor fishermen to help them improve their economic condition. These boats provide fishermen with a means to earn a livelihood and help them to meet their nutritional needs.
Provision of fish landing and processing facilities: The Tamil Nadu government provides fish landing and processing facilities to fishermen to help them improve their economic condition. These facilities provide fishermen with a place to land their catch and to process their catch for sale.
Promotion of Cooperative Societies: The Tamil Nadu government promotes the formation of cooperative societies to help people in various sectors, such as agriculture, dairy, fisheries, and handlooms. These cooperatives provide people with a platform to improve their economic condition and to access credit at a lower cost.
Free education for all: The Tamil Nadu government provides free education to all children up to the

Here are some frequently asked questions and short answers about Tamil Nadu: Government Schemes and Projects:

What are some of the government schemes and projects in Tamil Nadu?

Some of the government schemes and projects in Tamil Nadu include:

Namma Metro: The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai and its suburbs. The first phase of the project was completed in 2015, and the second phase is currently under construction.
Smart City Mission: The Smart City Mission is a government initiative to develop 100 Smart Cities across India. Chennai is one of the 100 cities selected for the project.
Housing for All: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a government scheme to provide affordable housing to all Indians by 2022. Chennai is one of the cities where the PMAY is being implemented.
Digital India: Digital India is a government initiative to make India a digitally empowered Society and knowledge economy. Chennai is one of the cities where the Digital India initiative is being implemented.
Start-up India: Start-up India is a government initiative to promote Entrepreneurship and innovation in India. Chennai is one of the cities where the Start-up India initiative is being implemented.
What are the benefits of these schemes and projects?

The benefits of these schemes and projects include:

Improved infrastructure: The Namma Metro, Smart City Mission, and Housing for All schemes are all aimed at improving the infrastructure in Chennai. This will make the city more livable and attractive to businesses and residents.
Job creation: The Smart City Mission, Housing for All, and Start-up India schemes are all aimed at creating jobs in Chennai. This will help to reduce Unemployment and improve the economy of the city.
Improved Quality Of Life: The Digital India scheme is aimed at improving the quality of life in Chennai by making it easier for people to access government services and information online.
What are the challenges of implementing these schemes and projects?

The challenges of implementing these schemes and projects include:

Funding: The Namma Metro, Smart City Mission, and Housing for All schemes are all expensive projects. The government will need to find ways to fund these projects.
Land acquisition: The Smart City Mission and Housing for All schemes require the acquisition of land. This can be a difficult and time-consuming process.
Public opposition: Some people may oppose these schemes and projects. The government will need to address these concerns and ensure that the schemes are implemented in a way that is acceptable to the public.
What is the future of these schemes and projects?

The future of these schemes and projects is uncertain. The government will need to continue to work to implement them and address the challenges that they face. If the schemes are successful, they will have a positive impact on the development of Chennai.

Which of the following is not a government scheme in Tamil Nadu?
(A) Amma Canteen
(B) Amma Water
(C) Amma Cement
(D) Amma Solar
Which of the following is the flagship scheme of the Tamil Nadu government?
(A) Amma Canteen
(B) Amma Water
(C) Amma Cement
(D) Amma Solar
The objective of the Amma Canteen scheme is to provide affordable meals to the poor.
(A) True
(B) False
The Amma Water scheme provides free water to the poor.
(A) True
(B) False
The Amma Cement scheme provides subsidized cement to the poor.
(A) True
(B) False
The Amma Solar scheme provides solar panels to the poor at a subsidized rate.
(A) True
(B) False
The Tamil Nadu government has launched several schemes to improve the lives of the people.
(A) True
(B) False
The Tamil Nadu government is committed to providing quality education, healthcare, and infrastructure to the people.
(A) True
(B) False
The Tamil Nadu government is working to create a more prosperous and equitable society.
(A) True
(B) False
The Tamil Nadu government is committed to Good Governance and transparency.
(A) True
(B) False