Government schemes in Tamil Nadu
தமிழ்நாடு
Tamil Nadu’s own scheme covered here is Magalir Urimai Thogai. Residents can also apply for the 7 central government schemes listed below, which are open in every state.
- Type
- State
- Capital
- Chennai
- Region
- South India
- Official portal
- www.tn.gov.in ↗
Tamil Nadu schemes at a glance: who runs them and where to get help
Each Tamil Nadu scheme is run by its own department, with its own portal and helpline. Use these rather than an agent — applying is handled by the government, not by this site.
| Scheme | Run by | Helpline | Official portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magalir Urimai Thogai | Special Programme Implementation Department, Government of Tamil Nadu | 1913 (call centre) · 044-25619208 | kmut.tn.gov.in ↗ |
What each Tamil Nadu scheme pays and who qualifies
Magalir Urimai Thogai
What you get. ₹1,000 per month, credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer, since September 2023.
Who it is for. Women aged 21 or above who head a family on its family card — or the wife of the male head — in households with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh, less than five acres of wetland or ten acres of dryland, and domestic electricity use below 3,600 units a year.
Eligibility conditions
- You must be a woman aged 21 or above (for the first round, born before 15 September 2002).
- You must be the head of the family named on the family (ration) card, or the wife of the male head. Single women, widows and transgender persons who head a family also qualify.
- Only one beneficiary is allowed per family card.
- The family's annual income must be below ₹2.5 lakh.
- The family must own less than five acres of wetland or less than ten acres of dryland.
- The family's domestic electricity use must be below 3,600 units a year.
Who is not eligible
- Families earning ₹2.5 lakh or more a year.
- Families with an income tax payer, or a member who files income tax returns on a family income above ₹2.5 lakh.
- Families with a professional tax payer earning ₹2.5 lakh or more.
- Families with a State or Central Government employee, or an employee of a public sector undertaking, bank, board, local body or co-operative institution, or their pensioners — except, from 2026-27, families of pensioners who served under the Special Time Scale.
- Families with an elected representative, other than a village panchayat ward member.
- Families owning a car, jeep, tractor or heavy vehicle for their own use — except, from 2026-27, a four-wheeler acquired through a government subsidy scheme.
- Owners of a business with an annual turnover above ₹50 lakh who pay GST.
How to check your application status
- Open the public login on kmut.tn.gov.in. On the portal, choose Public Login.
- Enter your Aadhaar and mobile number. Enter your Aadhaar number and mobile number, then the OTP sent to your phone.
- Appeal a rejection within 30 days. Appeal to the Revenue Divisional Officer, only through an e-Sevai centre, within 30 days of the rejection SMS.
Full Magalir Urimai Thogai guide, with sources and the official portal
Which schemes does the Tamil Nadu government run?
Magalir Urimai Thogai
Tamil Nadu pays ₹1,000 a month to women heads of family whose household earns under ₹2.5 lakh a year, by Direct Benefit Transfer. About 1.31 crore women receive it. Launched in 2023 as Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, it is called Magalir Urimai Thittam in the 2026-27 Policy Note.
Which central schemes are available in Tamil Nadu?
These are funded by the Government of India and open to eligible residents of every state and union territory, including Tamil Nadu.
How do you apply from Tamil Nadu?
Magalir Urimai Thogai
4 steps, starting with “Check you meet every condition”. Keep these documents ready:
- Aadhaar card
- Family (ration) card
- Passbook of a bank account linked to Aadhaar
- Electricity bill receipt — asked for at the 2023 registration camps
- No separate income certificate or land document is needed for the income, land and electricity conditions
For central schemes, apply on the national portal linked in each guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who can get Magalir Urimai Thogai in Tamil Nadu?
Women aged 21 or above who head a family on its family card — or the wife of the male head — in households with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh, less than five acres of wetland or ten acres of dryland, and domestic electricity use below 3,600 units a year.
What does Magalir Urimai Thogai pay?
₹1,000 per month, credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer, since September 2023.
Where do I apply for Magalir Urimai Thogai?
On the official portal, kmut.tn.gov.in. Applying is free: do not pay an agent. The guide sets out all 4 steps, starting with "Check you meet every condition".
What is the Magalir Urimai Thogai helpline?
1913 (call centre); 044-25619208.
Can Tamil Nadu residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. PM-KISAN, Ayushman card, e-Shram card, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PM Surya Ghar, PM Vishwakarma and Atal Pension Yojana are central schemes open in every state and union territory, including Tamil Nadu. Each has its own eligibility rules, set out in its guide.