INCORPORATION:

The Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd., was incorporated on December 9, 1983 under Companies Act 1956. It's registered office is located in Chennai while it's area of operation extends to the entire state of Tamil Nadu.

The objective of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd, are promoting socio-economic development and empowerment of women. The Corporation was under the administrative control of Social Welfare Department from inception till July 2006. The Corporation has been brought under the administrative control of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Vide G.O.Ms.No. 81 dt: 20.7.2006, in order to bring about synergy and better coordination in implementing schemes meant for Self Help Groups. 

The authorised share capital of the company is Rs.1 crore, with a subscribed and paid up share capital of Rs 78.42 Lakhs.of this Rs.40 lakhs is held by the Government of Tamil Nadu and Rs.38.42 Lakhs by the Government of India.