CM-ARISE (Chief Minister's Annal Ambedkar Resurgence of Innovative SC/ST Entrepreneurs) is a loan from TAHDCO (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation), Government of Tamil Nadu for sC/ST residents of Tamil Nadu aged 18–55 with family income under ₹3 lakh, not previously assisted by TAHDCO. It provides Up to ₹3.5 L, for any. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | TAHDCO (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation), Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Where | Tamil Nadu |
| Stage | Early Stage, Idea |
| Sector | any |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is CM-ARISE?
CM-ARISE (Chief Minister's Annal Ambedkar Resurgence of Innovative SC/ST Entrepreneurs) — 35% subsidy or maximum ₹3.50 lakh (whichever is lower) plus 6% interest subsidy — SC/ST residents of Tamil Nadu aged 18–55 with family income under ₹3 lakh, not previously assisted by TAHDCO. It is run by TAHDCO (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation), Government of Tamil Nadu.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in any. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for CM-ARISE?
SC/ST residents of Tamil Nadu aged 18–55 with family income under ₹3 lakh, not previously assisted by TAHDCO. Not for: Prior TAHDCO beneficiaries; non-SC/ST.
How much does CM-ARISE give, and in what form?
Up to ₹3.5 L.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
CM-ARISE (Chief Minister's Annal Ambedkar Resurgence of Innovative SC/ST Entrepreneurs) is offered by TAHDCO (Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation), Government of Tamil Nadu. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.