The Tamil Nadu state government has launched the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Eligibility 2024-25. All the citizens of Tamil Nadu State who want to avail the benefits of this Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam must check the eligibility criteria set up by the state government to successfully avail the benefits. With the help of this scheme, the Tamil Nadu State Government will provide financial assistance to citizens who want to start their own businesses. All the citizens of Tamil Nadu State who clear the eligibility criteria are requested to visit the official website and fill out the application form online.
About Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT)
The Tamil Nadu state government has introduced the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) to significantly uplift the small and micro businesses in the state. The scheme will allow financially weak citizens to start their entrepreneurship journey by providing subsidies and loans. The citizens who are selected under the scheme will receive a subsidy of up to 25% of the project cost subject to the maximum amount of INR 25 lakh. All the citizens of Tamil Nadu State who are first-generation entrepreneurs or a group of entrepreneurs are eligible to avail the benefits of the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT).
Short Summary of Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Eligibility
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Name of the Scheme | Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Eligibility |
| Launched By | Tamil Nadu state government |
| Launch Date | 2024 |
| Announced By | Tamil Nadu state government |
| Purpose | Provide subsidy |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of Tamil Nadu state |
| Target Beneficiaries | 1st generation entrepreneurs |
| Advantage | 25% subsidy on project cost |
| Eligibility Criteria | 1st generation entrepreneurs |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, Bank account, |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.msmeonline.tn.gov.in/kkt/index.php |
| Financial Commitment | |
| Expected Benefits | 25% subsidy of project cost |
| Contact details | indcom(at)tn(dot)gov(dot)in |
Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant should be an artisan or craftsman by profession.
- The age of the applicant should not be above 35 years.
Also Read: Tamil Nadu Special Small Business Loan Scheme
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
To identify that the selected citizen is a permanent resident of India the citizen must have a valid Aadhar card.
- Welfare Board Registration Card
If the selected season citizen is a member of the Welfare board they must show their registration card.
- Pan Card
The Aadhar Card contains information regarding banks and it is an essential document to receive financial assistance under the scheme.
- Project Report
The project report includes the details regarding the business like location, type, finances, etc.
Trade List
- Basket/ Mat/ Broom Maker/ Rope Weaver
- Beadworks
- Boat Making
- Carpentry
- Doll/ Toy Making (Traditional)
- Fishnet Making
- Garland Making
- Glassworks
- Hair Designing and Grooming
- Jewel Making
- Leather handicrafts and footwear-making
- Lock making
- Masonry
- Metalworks (Blacksmithery, Armouring, Toolworks)
- Musical Instrument Making (Traditional)
- Painting
- Pottery (Including terracotta)
- Sculpting/Stone Carving
- Stucco Works (Sudhai velai)
- Tailoring
- Traditional Textile Printing
- Tribal natural harvests and artisanal products
- Washing, Ironing & Laundry
- Weaving & Embroidery
Salient Features
- First generation: The scheme is only open to citizens who are first-generation entrepreneurs of their families.
- Age category: The minimum age of the selected citizens must be 21 and the maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Collateral security: Collateral security will be decided as per Bank / Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited (TlIC) guidelines.
- EDP training: It is necessary for all the selected citizens to undergo EDP training for at least 1 month.
Selection Process
- The citizens will be selected on the basis of their clearance of eligibility criteria.
- Only citizens who are above the age of 21 years and below the age of 35 years will be selected.
- The citizens must be a first-generation entrepreneur to be selected under the scheme.
- The citizens must have all the required documents to confirm their selection under the scheme.
Application Process
STEP 1: All the citizens who want to avail the benefits of the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) are requested to visit the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam website by clicking on the link here.
STEP 2: Once the citizens reach the homepage of the official website they must locate and click on the option called “Apply now”.
STEP 3: The registration form will appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter all the details that are asked and click on the option “register”.
STEP 4: Now the citizens must do the login process by entering their credentials and click on the option “login”.
STEP 5: The application form will now appear on your desktop screen the citizens must enter all the details that are asked and attach all the necessary documents.
STEP 6: After entering all the details the citizens must quickly review it and click on the option “submit” to complete their process.
Important Downloads
- Filled application form
- FAQs
- Bank application form
Helpline Number
- indcom(at)tn(dot)gov(dot)in
FAQs
Which state launched the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT)?
The Tamil Nadu state government launched the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT).
What is the minimum age limit to apply for the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT) Eligibility ?
The citizens must be above the age of 21 years to apply for the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT).
What is the financial benefits given under the Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam (KKT)?
The selected citizens will receive a subsidy of 25% of the total project cost subject to a maximum limit of INR 25 lakh.