Manipur Social Welfare Department has launched Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST) Scheme 2026 for the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The primary purpose of this scheme is to raise the living standards of the differently abled persons and to make sure their inclusive development. This scheme is also for the empowerment of persons with disabilities and economically weaker sections of the society.
CMST allows the disabled persons to mark their contribution in creating the socio-economic wealth. So, they can contribute in the overall welfare of Manipur. This scheme is basically a composition of 5 sub-schemes - Care Giver Allowance (Monetary Support), Students Scholarship, Free Travel Card in MST, Soft loan and Maintenance grant.
Former Chief Minister N.Biren Singh announced Rs. 500 monthly allowance for PWDs having a disability of 60% to 80% in 2022. CMST, launched in December 2017, already provides Rs. 1500 per month to PWDs having disability of 80% or more.
Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST) Sub-Scheme Details
The important features and highlights of the 5 sub-schemes are as follows:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST) |
| Launched By | Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur |
| Beneficiaries | Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Manipur |
| Benefit Amount | Rs. 1500 p.m. (Care Giver), Rs. 3000-8000 p.a. (Scholarship), Rs. 1000 p.m. (Maintenance) |
| Application Mode | Offline at District Social Welfare Office |
| Official Website | socialwelfare.mn.gov.in |
Care Giver Allowance (Monetary Support)
The following points describe the Care Giver Allowance details.
- All the Differently Abled persons with more than 80% disability in the state will get Rs. 1500 p.m
- In addition to this, the state govt. will provide them an insurance coverage under Swavalamban Health Insurance Scheme for PwD. The differently abled persons will have to pay mandatory contribution of Rs. 366 per annum.
- Henceforth, 4 members of the family of PWDs will get an insurance coverage of up to Rs 2 lakh along with the OPD charges.
Students Scholarship Scheme
CMST provides scholarships to the PWDs at a specified rate given below:
- 1st to 5th - Rs. 3,000 per annum
- 6th to 8th - Rs. 4,000 per annum
- 9th to 12th - Rs. 6000 per annum
- Graduate and above - Rs. 8,000 per annum
Free Travel Card in MST
CMST provides free travel facility and concession for the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to travel in the Manipur State Transport (MST).
Grant for Maintenance
The state govt. also provides a maintenance grant and support amount of Rs 1000 per month to the homeless older people. All the senior citizens above 60 years of age (homeless or living in old age homes) can take benefits.
Soft Loans
All the differently abled persons in the age group of 19-59 yrs of age who are able to work will get soft loans. Manipur Society for Skill Development (MSSD) will give these loans for generation of employment opportunities.
Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang Eligible People
Disabled and Homeless Children are Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang Eligible People. These sub-schemes will give benefits to the following number of eligible people:
| Sub-Scheme | Number of Eligible People |
|---|---|
| Care-Giver Allowance | 900 |
| Student Scholarship Scheme | 140 |
| MST Free Travel Card | 700 |
| Maintenance Grant | 286 |
| Soft Loan | 5 |
Benefits
Scholarship from Class 1st to Graduate and above
How to Apply
STEP 1 - Go to the official website of the Social Welfare Department, Manipur at socialwelfare.mn.gov.in and open the downloads page to get the application form for CMST.
STEP 2 - Fill the form correctly and attach all the required self-attested documents along with two recent passport-sized photographs.
STEP 3 - Submit your completed application package directly to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer in your district for processing.
For more details, visit the official website at Social Welfare Department Manipur
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