SchemesMonday, 9 March 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu launches TWEES on 8 March 2026 to support 1 lakh women entrepreneurs
Tamil Nadu launched the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) on International Women’s Day 2026 to promote women-led entrepreneurship.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 8 March 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) under the MSME Department to help create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs in the next 5 years.
Key specifics
- TWEES was launched on 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day, by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
- The scheme targets 1 lakh women entrepreneurs within 5 years.
- Support includes subsidised loans, seed capital and credit guarantees for women-led businesses.
- It also provides training in entrepreneurship development, digital skills and business management.
- The scheme mentions market linkages, procurement preference and legal safeguards for women-led MSMEs.
Exam lens
TNPSC scheme-based question, date and launch authority, target of 1 lakh women entrepreneurs, MSME Department, and support components are the key facts; expect a one-liner on women-led enterprise promotion in Tamil Nadu.