Life Livelihood Liberty
Efforts span Economic Growth, Policy, Poverty, Small Business and Startups. Empower Tamizhagam [ET] is a fully certified NGO operating in Tamil Nadu and India.
IMPACT
LIFE
Direct Hardship & Poverty Relief
- Ensure better access to government welfare
- Provide crisis support: debt relief, and aid
- Reach underserved communities
LIVELIHOOD
Jobs & Small Business Growth
- Strengthen MSMEs, startups, self-employment
- Bring in investments & opps from the U.S.
- Support women, youth, and local ecosystems
LIBERTY
Policy & Citizen Rights
- Improve ease of living and dignity
- Drive policy reform and execution
- Enable single-visit, citizen-first governance
HOW WE WORK
policy + Analysis
Voice and support economic growth.
- Platform for MSMEs and entrepreneurs
- Incubation and early-stage support
- Unified action for policy and advocacy
- Poverty alleviation and access to welfare
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
PARTNERS
CSR COMPANIES
Corporate Social Responsibility
- 10x your impact with scalable programs
- Align with jobs, MSMEs, and quality of life
- Execution + policy = measurable change
SMALL BUSINESS
Less friction. More growth.
- A stronger collective voice for MSMEs
- Unlock government refunds, and cash flow
- Simplify regulations and compliance
ORGANIZATIONS
Support what works.
- Political parties, and citizen groups are welcome
- Help business organizations with specific policies
- Pair capital with expertise for systemic change
Back impact. Scale outcomes.
GOVERNMENT
Build a better environment
- Investment & jobs
- Better Ease of Doing Business
- Policy research for scalable execution
- Support Elected Officials - MLAs, MPs
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 Tamil Nadu. A 10x impact multiplier on your contributions. Change the world…
We welcome grants, donations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sponsorships, partnerships and projects. High quality, validated projects in India. ET is certified under MCA CSR.
Companies, governments, institutions, organizations, and development agencies are cordially invited.
We offer research services including public policy, data reports, surveys, monitoring and evaluation.
ABOUT US
OUR purpose
Empower Tamizhagam (ET) is an India-based public charitable non-profit organization based in Chennai, India. Empowering lives begins with livelihoods, public policy, 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.
ET GOVT APPROVALS & REGISTRATION:
- MCA CSR Registration CSR00009415
- 50% Tax Exempt Donations 80G AAATE4379GF20218
- Tax Exempt NGO 12A AAATE4379GE20210
- Foreign Contributions Approval FCRA 0200002002020
making it happen
Mr. Sampath Kumar: Deeply involved with Tamil Nadu rural empowerment, e-governance, poverty relief, start-ups and livelihoods. His public policy interventions span the US and India.
Mr. Panruti S. Ramachandran: Public service includes serving as
Tamil Nadu State Cabinet Minister. Recipient of Tamil Nadu Govt
Perarignar Anna and Periyar awards for contributions to society and
poverty alleviation.
The Ecosystem: Philanthropists, industrialists, civic activists, govt officials and global professionals who share a passion for community service. Our valued partners include:
- Government of India
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- World Bank
Do join our team...