Sathiyavanimuthu Ammaiyar Ninaivu Free Supply of Sewing Machine Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department of Tamil Nadu, provides free sewing machines to help women and differently abled persons become self-employed. It targets destitute women, deserted women, widows, and differently abled men and women who need support to earn their own income. The sewing machine helps beneficiaries start small tailoring or stitching businesses.
What You Get
- Free sewing machine provided at no cost
- Support for self-employment and income generation
- Opportunity to start a tailoring or stitching business
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 20–40 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a woman or differently abled person
- Categories include: destitute women, deserted women, widows, and differently abled individuals
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Must be willing to use the sewing machine for self-employment
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Income Certificate
- 3. Widow Certificate (if applicable)
- 4. Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 20–40 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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