Get to know the Commissionerate's activities in supporting Tamil Nadu's MSMEs
Our role in facilitating growth of Micro Small, and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu's Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises engaged in manufacturing and services.
Our leadership and team.
Schemes for financial access, training, and resources to support MSMEs.
Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme (AABCS)
AABCS supports SC/ST entrepreneurs setup and expand their businesses.
New Entrepreneur cum Enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS)
NEEDS is a key scheme specifically focused on assisting educated youth in becoming first-generation entrepreneurs.
Unemployed Youth Employment Generation Programme (UYEGP)
UYEGP helps educated unemployed youth start businesses with low-cost loans.
Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
PMEGP is a self-employment scheme of the Government of India, and is being implemented through the DICs, since 2008-09.
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
PMFME supports food businesses in Tamil Nadu with credit-linked subsidies.
Services that enable MSMEs access new markets, address payment disputes, grievances and secure timely approvals.
Platform for MSMEs to address payment disputes amicably.
Tamil Nadu is one of the few states with dedicated support for MSMEs. Learn more about different sectors and opportunities.
Find out reasons why Tamil Nadu is the ideal place to start your business
Helpful resources for starting a business and understanding regulations
Pictures of organized events and engagements
Complete record of acts, rules, policy notes and circulars applicable to MSMEs.
32 Pages
This act provides for facilitating the development and enhancing competitiveness of MSMEs.
243 Pages
This act aims to enable Tamil Nadu transition into the most preferred investment destination through reforms focused on ease of doing business.
26 Pages
This Charter outlines the vision of the MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu to improve the competitiveness of MSMEs in Tamil Nadu.
252 Pages
The rules are aimed at simplifying the rules for development of building and layouts with focus on safety, security, sustainability and transparency.