Migrants Employment Generation Programme
The Migrants Employment Generation Programme (MEGP) is a Tamil Nadu government scheme designed to support Non-Resident Tamils who returned to the state during the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme aims to help returning migrants find employment or start their own businesses. It provides financial assistance and support services to facilitate economic self-reliance among this vulnerable population.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for starting new businesses or self-employment ventures
- Loan support with favorable terms for eligible migrants
- Subsidy on loan amounts to reduce financial burden
- Employment generation opportunities through supported entrepreneurship
- Business development and mentoring support
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–55 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a Non-Resident Tamil who returned to Tamil Nadu
- Should have returned to Tamil Nadu due to Covid-19 pandemic
- Must be willing to engage in employment or self-employment
- Preference for those without existing stable income sources
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu at the time of application
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Return Travel Document
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Identity Proof
- 5. Residence Certificate
- 6. Business Plan
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
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–55 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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