Tamil Nadu will implement 'Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam,' aimed at empowering artisans and craftsmen based on social justice.
The scheme has been formulated to benefit all sections of people who are engaged in 25 trades/crafts.
The scheme is not based on family based traditional trades.
It envisages subsidy linked credit support, skill and entrepreneur development for expansion of existing trades and launch of new initiatives.
Credit support of Rs 3 lakh, which includes subsidy of 25 per cent (a maximum of Rs 50,000), 5 per cent interest subsidy and all other necessary support will be provided under this scheme.