AI SummaryManipur government is accepting applications for One Family One Livelihood Scheme under Chief Minister's Entrepreneurship Support Scheme (CMESS) of Manipur Start Up Scheme 2.0. The scheme gives up to Rs. 10 lakh support to one eligible person from each family to start or grow a small business.
One Family One Livelihood Scheme was launched on 13 April 2023. Under it, 30 percent of the project cost up to Rs. 10 lakh is given as subsidy, 65 percent comes as a bank loan and the remaining 5 percent is the applicant's own margin money. The state government had set aside Rs. 1,000 crore for this scheme.
About One Family One Livelihood Scheme
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh led government approved the Rs. 10 lakh incentive for One Family One Livelihood Scheme on 13 April 2023. The scheme is now run as part of CMESS under Manipur Start Up Scheme 2.0, with the Planning Department as the main department handling it.
The main aim of the scheme is to help families in Manipur start their own business and earn a regular income. One person from each family, aged between 18 and 65 years, can apply. The scheme gives priority to unemployed people who are domicile of Manipur and want to set up a small enterprise.
| Name of Scheme | One Family One Livelihood Scheme |
| State | Manipur |
| Launch Date | 13 April 2023 |
| Support Amount | Up to Rs. 10 lakh per eligible person |
| Subsidy | 30 percent of project cost |
| Allocation | Rs. 1,000 crore |
| Eligible People | One unemployed person (18 to 65 years) from each family of Manipur |
| Announced by | Former CM N Biren Singh |
| Official Website | manipur.gov.in |
Benefits under One Family One Livelihood Scheme
Eligible people get support up to Rs. 10 lakh for a new or existing small business. The support is split in three parts:
- 30 percent of the project cost is given as subsidy by the state government under Manipur Start Up fund. This part does not have to be repaid.
- 65 percent of the project cost comes as a loan from banks. The business owner repays this amount as per the loan terms.
- 5 percent of the project cost is the margin money that the applicant has to put in from their own side.
Who can apply
Applications are invited from unemployed people of Manipur who want to start a small business. The main eligibility conditions are given below:
- Applicant must be a domicile of Manipur and should be unemployed.
- Age should be more than 18 years and less than 65 years.
- Only one person from each family can apply, and a declaration is required for this.
- Applicant should not be a defaulter to any nationalized bank, financial institution or co-operative bank.
- Applicant should not have received more than Rs. 10 lakh support from central or state schemes, and should not have taken subsidy under Startup Schemes, PMEGP or CMESS earlier.
- The business should be registered and not older than 2 years. Existing businesses older than 2 years are not eligible, except registered homestays approved by the Department of Tourism.
How to apply for One Family One Livelihood Scheme
Applications for the scheme are submitted online through the Startup Manipur portal. The application process is given below:
STEP 1 - Go to the Startup Manipur website at startupmanipur.in and open the application portal at apply.startupmanipur.in.
STEP 2 - Register with an Aadhaar linked mobile number and email id. Both will be verified with OTP.
STEP 3 - Fill in the primary contact details like name, address, district, constituency, PIN code, date of birth, gender and PAN number.
STEP 4 - Enter the business details such as business name, business address, product or service, business registration number and registration date. Upload the PAN card and business registration copy.
STEP 5 - Submit the business proposal explaining the business idea, how it is different from others and how it will generate revenue. After submission, shortlisted candidates are called for walk-in interviews and a 7-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP).
Progress of the scheme
As per the Planning Department's Annual Administrative Report for 2025-26, a total of 1,657 applicants have been shortlisted and recommended for bank appraisal under CMESS - One Family One Livelihood Scheme. Of these, 1,402 candidates have completed the 7-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Around 60 candidates have been supported to set up small business units with project costs up to Rs. 10 lakh each, involving a total project cost of Rs. 340 lakh and a subsidy amount of Rs. 102.02 lakh.
As of August 2026, the selection process is continuing under Manipur Start Up Scheme 2.0. Walk-in interviews for CMESS applicants were held on 1, 2 and 3 July 2026, and 730 shortlisted candidates were called for the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The final day of the 7-day EDP round was held on 21 August 2026 at City Convention Centre, Imphal.
FAQ's
Who can apply for One Family One Livelihood Scheme?
Unemployed people who are domicile of Manipur, aged between 18 and 65 years, can apply. Only one person from each family is eligible, and the applicant should not have received more than Rs. 10 lakh support from other government schemes.
How much support is given under the scheme?
Support up to Rs. 10 lakh is given for a small business. 30 percent of the project cost is subsidy, 65 percent is a bank loan and 5 percent is the applicant's own margin money.
Is the application process online?
Yes, applications are submitted online through the Startup Manipur portal at apply.startupmanipur.in. Shortlisted candidates are then called for interviews and a 7-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
For the latest notifications and updates on One Family One Livelihood Scheme, check the official Manipur government website.