Lives Livelihoods Liberty
Empower Tamizhagam [ET] is a fully certified non-profit operating in Tamil Nadu and India. Efforts span Livelihoods, Economic Growth, Policy Research, Poverty, Small Business & Startups.
THE PURPOSE
Jobs. Dignity. Better governance for all.
- Expand livelihoods, reduce poverty, and improve quality of life
- Empower MSMEs, workers, and underserved communities
- Drive policy reform and simplify government service delivery
- Channel resources into scalable, real-world impact
- Deliver a 10x impact multiplier on every contribution
Join us in building a better life for all.
GOALS
Economic GROWTH
Jobs, income, and enterprise growth
- Strengthen MSMEs, startups, and self-employment
- Expand employability and skill development
- Support women, youth, and local entrepreneurship ecosystems
POVERTY RELIEF
Social welfare, basic needs
- Ensure access to government welfare, subsidies, and entitlements
- Provide crisis support: debt relief, healthcare, education aid
- Reach underserved communities through field-level delivery
THE GOOD LIFE
Citizen-centric approach
- Improve ease of doing business and ease of living
- Drive policy reform and better implementation
- Enable single-visit, citizen-first governance delivery
HOW WE WORK
SMALL BUSINESS FORUM
Voice, support, and growth for MSMEs.
- Platform for MSMEs and entrepreneurs
- Support for funding and compliance
- Incubation and early-stage support
- Unified voice for policy and advocacy
INNOVATION LAB
Research, ideas, and innovation.
- Research innovation, systems, and policy
- Improve access to schemes and services
- Support policy design and execution
- Work with experts and students
ACTION NETWORK
Ground execution, powered by reach.
- Strong field networks across communities
- Bridge citizens, business, and government
- Deliver welfare and livelihood support
- Ensure last-mile implementation
STAKEHOLDERS
COMPANIES CSR
Turn CSR into nation-scale impact
- 10x your impact with scalable, outcome-driven programs
- Align with jobs, MSMEs, and quality of life
- Execution + policy = measurable change
SMALL BUSINESS + STARTUPS
Less friction. More growth.
- Simplify regulations and compliance
- Unlock government funds, refunds, and cash flow
- A stronger collective voice for MSMEs
citizenS + PARTIES
Your voice. Real outcomes.
- Turn ideas into actionable policy
- Participate in shaping your community
- Data-driven, people-powered change
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Deliver results that people can see
- Fast-track development in your constituency
- Jobs, growth, and quality of life—measured
- Policy + execution support
STATE & CENTRAL GOVTS
Build a better business environment
- Attract investment and create jobs
- Strengthen Ease of Doing Business
- Policy research to execution at scale
INVESTORS + CHAMBERS
Fund what works. Scale what matters.
- Fund high-impact, scalable solutions
- Access vetted MSME & policy opportunities
- Pair capital with expertise for system change
CTA: Back impact. Scale outcomes.
THANK YOU
GOVERNMENT
We appreciate the Govt of Tamil Nadu for their support and cooperation in ensuring value to beneficiaries for business, welfare and relief.
AMRUTANJAN
We thank Amrutanjan Health Care Ltd. for their essential support for our initiatives in poverty alleviation and economic development.
VOLUNTEERS
We thank our global volunteers and experts. Our lifeblood in furthering our mission for a better Tamil Nadu and India.
NYKAA
Heartfelt thanks to Nykaa, Reena Chhabra, and Katrina Kaif for their extended support, including critical COVID days saving lives.
EBD
We thank Economic Business Development Inc., a US non-profit organization for their extended and ongoing support.
NEWS
- All Work
- /Flash
- /India
- /Public Policy
- /Tamil Nadu
- /USA
CALL TO ACTION
The best ideas in the world fixing real problems in India. A 10x impact multiplier on all your contributions. Change the world today…
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INSTITUTIONAL & CSR
We welcome grants, donations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sponsorships, partnerships and projects.
Companies, governments, institutions, organizations, and development agencies are cordially invited.
High quality, validated projects in India. ET is certified under MCA CSR: CSR00009415,
We offer research services including public policy, data reports, surveys, monitoring and evaluation.
ABOUT US
ABOUT ET
Empower Tamizhagam (ET) is an India-based public charitable non-profit organization based in Chennai, India.
PHILOSOPHY:
Action is its own reward. Identify the best ideas in the world and execute promptly. Empowering lives begins with livelihoods and a sense of community ownership.
OBJECTIVES:
- Promote economic development and jobs in Tamil Nadu and India.
- Ensure impact through outcome-based public policy,
- Provide relief across disaster recovery, student aid, and urgent needs.
- Empower the poor, and save the environment.
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TAX DEDUCTIONS:
Empower Tamizhagam has been duly granted approval and registration by the Government of India as a 12A tax-exempt NGO. Donors from India are eligible for 50% tax exemption for financial contributions under Section 80G, Govt of India.
ET REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- MCA CSR: CSR00009415
- 80G URN: AAATE4379GF20218
- 12A URN: AAATE4379GE20210
- FCRA: 0200002002020
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the TEAM
Our ecosystem comprises veteran statesmen, philanthropists, industrialists, civic activists, govt officials and global professionals who share a passion for community service. Our organizational affiliates:
- Government of India
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu Disaster Relief Dept
- Tamil Nadu Dept of Rural Development
- Tamil Nadu Agriculture Dept
- World Bank
- Cuddalore District Collectorate (India)
- Nykaa
- Kay Beauty by Katrina Kaif
- FERAS RECT
- Revolution by Design
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Contributors among many many more…
- Katrina Kaif
- Reena Chhabra
- Rajat Khurana
- Ravnish Bhalla
- Sriman R
- Karthika V
- Prasanna Raghav
- Deepti Z
- Ashish Narvekar
- Vivek Sardana
- Vanessa Peter
- Karuna K
- Chandra Kumar
- Sandeep V
- Krish Mohan
- School Teachers
- Bhagwan Rao
- Vivek Sharma
- Kiran Rao
- Anbarasan K
- Periyasamy V
- Aliza K
- Julie P
- P Kuppusamy
- Lynn D
- Sravya G
- Jose Fredric
- Saranya L
- Geetha S
- Murugan L
- P Kumaravel
- Social Workers
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