Lives Livelihoods Liberty
Empower Tamizhagam [ET] is a fully certified NGO operating in Tamil Nadu and India.
We build dignity through jobs and better governance. Our purpose is to reduce poverty by empowering small businesses and underserved communities. By reforming policy and simplifying services, we turn contributions into a 10x impact multiplier. Join us to drive scalable change and 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 better access to government welfare
- Provide crisis support: debt relief, and aid
- Reach underserved communities
THE GOOD LIFE
Citizen-centric approach
- Improve ease of living and dignity
- Drive policy reform and execution
- Enable single-visit, citizen-first governance
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 programs
- Align with jobs, MSMEs, and quality of life
- Execution + policy = measurable change
SMALL BUSINESS
Less friction. More growth.
- Simplify regulations and compliance
- Unlock government refunds, and cash flow
- A stronger collective voice for MSMEs
ORGANIZATIONS
Support what works.
- Political parties, and citizen groups are welcome
- Help Chambers of Commerce with specific policies
- Pair capital with expertise for systemic change
Back impact. Scale outcomes.
STATE & CENTRAL GOVTS
Build a better business environment
- Investment & jobs
- Better Ease of Doing Business
- Policy research to 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 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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