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Msme Skill Training And Employment Scheme

The scheme “MSME Skill Training and Employment Scheme” was launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of Tamil Nadu during the years 2021-22.

Authority

State

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, the subsidy will be provided to the MSMEs for training; subject to a maximum of ₹2000/- per month per candidate for a maximum of 6 months. | - Certificates will be provided by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), after the assessment of acquired skills by the trained candidates.

Who can apply

The applicant should be an MSME unit in the state who has the requisite infrastructure.; Only in respect of vocation/trade in which MSMEs have expertise will be encouraged, MSME units should have experience, expertise, and running business.; The trainees selected by the applicant (MSME) shall be between 18 to 25 years of age.; The trainees selected by the applicant shall have an engineering degree, a polytechnic diploma, or an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate, or qualification as prescribed by the respective sector skill council.; The applicant shall provide the trainee with a stipend of ₹5000/- per month, for a maximum of 6 months.; The applicant, MSME Unit, should not have been blacklisted at any point in time by any Government Norms/Rules/Acts.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Which is the Implementing Agency of MSME Skill Training and Employment Scheme?

Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce at the State level, Regional Joint Director of Industries and Commerce for Chennai District, and General Managers of District Industries Centres for other districts in Tamil Nadu.

What is the role of MSME units under MSME Skill Training and Employment Scheme?

MSMEs Will have to give employment based job oriented on the job training which will lead to certification. It will be the responsibility of the MSMEs to ensure that for the proposed training the relevant capacities are available with them.

What is the stipend provided by MSME units during training?

MSME shall provide the trainee with a stipend of [?]5000/- per month, for a maximum of 6 months.

Anyone residing outside Tamil Nadu State can apply under MSME Skill Training and Employment Scheme?

No, the applicant should be a resident of Tamilnadu State for not less than 3 years.

Is it a state-sponsored scheme?

Yes, it is a state-sponsored scheme.

What is the eligibility norms for the beneficiaries?

The applicant should be an MSME unit in the state who has the requisite infrastructure for the training.

What is the age criterion for the trainees under the scheme?

The trainees selected by the applicant (MSME) shall be between 18 to 25 years of age.

What is the criteria for educational qualification for the trainees under the scheme?

The trainees selected by the applicant shall have an engineering degree, a polytechnic diploma, or an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate, or qualification as prescribed by the respective sector skill council.

Which is the funding agency of this scheme?

The scheme is funded by Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC).

How much will subsidy be provided to the MSMEs for training?

Under the scheme, the subsidy will be provided to the MSMEs for training; subject to a maximum of [?]2000/- per month per candidate for a maximum of 6 months.

How can an applicant (MSME unit) apply under the scheme?

The applicant (MSME) may apply online through the Official Website of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. https://msmeonline.tn.gov.in/ammaskill/index.php