Ima Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme supports around 4 lakh women aged 40 and above in Manipur. It gives monthly cash support so that these women can take up different livelihood options and move toward economic independence.
Ima Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme - Introduction
Social Welfare Department of the Government of Manipur launched this scheme to help women across the state. By building an ecosystem that deals with social bias and protects the dignity of women, the scheme offers money support to help them become financially independent and improve their overall well being.
Objective: The main aim is to reach 4,00,000 women above the age of 40 in Manipur with cash support that helps their livelihood and personal growth.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Ima Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Manipur |
| Category | Social Welfare and Empowerment, Women and Child |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Social Welfare Department |
| Open Date | 06-02-2024 |
Benefits
Selected women receive financial support of ₹500 per month under this scheme. The amount is paid directly to help them meet their daily needs and build a stable source of income.
Eligibility
To apply, a woman must meet the following conditions:
- Be a woman living in Manipur.
- Be at least 40 years of age.
- Not be getting benefit from any other individual government welfare scheme.
- Have no independent source of income or livelihood.
- Belong to one of these groups: widows, divorcees, separated women, single women, single transgender women, deprived or left out women, or women from poor families.
Application Process
Applications are accepted offline. Women need to follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1 - Download the application form or collect a physical copy from the Directorate Office near the 2nd MR Gate.
STEP 2 - Fill in all required fields correctly and attach the self-attested documents asked for.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed form to the District Social Welfare Officer in your district, or submit it at Imphal.
STEP 4 - Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the office, which carries the submission date and a unique identification number for tracking later.
Documents
Applicants must submit these documents along with the form:
- Passport-size photograph.
- Aadhar Card as proof of identity.
- Certificate showing non-beneficiary status under other government schemes, issued by Panchayat, Municipality or District Council.
- Unemployment or Income Certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer.
- Proof of age such as Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate.
- Residence Certificate with the seal and signature of a Gazetted Officer.
- Bank Passbook.
References
Latest Application Form (2025)
FAQ's
Who can apply for this scheme?
Women living in Manipur who are aged 40 or above and belong to groups such as widows, divorcees, single women and transgender women.
Can I apply if I already get benefit from another government scheme?
No, you must not be a beneficiary of any other existing government scheme meant for individual beneficiaries.
What documents prove that I have no other income?
You need to give an unemployment or income certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer.
How is the scheme implemented?
The government runs the scheme in phases based on the number of eligible applicants.
Where can I find more information?
Visit the official website at https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in.