Tamil NaduMonday, 9 March 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu launches TWEES on 8 March 2026 to back women-led MSMEs with loans, training and market access
Tamil Nadu launched the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) on International Women’s Day 2026 to support one lakh women entrepreneurs in five years.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) under the MSME Department on International Women’s Day, with a target to enable 1 lakh women entrepreneurs in 5 years.
Key specifics
- Launch date: 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day.
- Implementing department: Tamil Nadu MSME Department.
- Target: 1 lakh women entrepreneurs within 5 years.
- Support includes subsidised loans, seed capital and credit guarantees.
- Training, incubation, mentorship and market linkages are part of the scheme.
Exam lens
TN scheme-based question, launch date 8 March 2026, M.K. Stalin, MSME Department, 1 lakh target, women-led entrepreneurship — TNPSC may ask the objective and support components of TWEES.