❖ Tamil Nadu will implement 'Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam,' aimed at empowering artisans and craftsmen based on social justice.

❖ The scheme has been formulated to benefit all sections of people who are engaged in 25 trades/crafts.

❖ The scheme is not based on family based traditional trades.

❖ It envisages subsidy linked credit support, skill and entrepreneur development for expansion of existing trades and launch of new initiatives.

❖ Credit support of Rs 3 lakh, which includes subsidy of 25 per cent (a maximum of Rs 50,000), 5 per cent interest subsidy and all other necessary support will be provided under this scheme.