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TWEES: Tamil Nadu Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

9 March 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESTWEES: TamilNadu Scheme forWomenEntrepreneurs9 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Tamil Nadu rolled out TWEES in March 2026 to push more women into running their own businesses.

Key facts

  • Full name: Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES).
  • Launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
  • Department: MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Department of Tamil Nadu.
  • Target: 1 lakh women entrepreneurs within 5 years.

Objectives

  • Promote entrepreneurship among women in the state.
  • Strengthen women-led MSMEs.
  • Support economic independence and employment generation.

Exam angle

  • State: Tamil Nadu; launched by the Chief Minister.
  • Target figure: one lakh women in five years.
  • Nodal department: MSME Department.

Test yourself

1. Under TWEES, how many women does Tamil Nadu aim to turn into entrepreneurs within five years?

The target is 1 lakh women in five years.

2. Which Tamil Nadu department is responsible for the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES)?

TWEES sits under the MSME Department.

3. Who launched the Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES)?

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched it.

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