Government Schemes in Manipur
Explore 34 state government schemes for Manipur, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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“Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme For North Eastern Region
A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission. Taking special interest with regard to the promotion of higher education in the NER, i.e. for improving the GER, promoting higher education, and encouraging children belonging to the economically weaker sections.
AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region
The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes located in far-flung areas of North East India, by addressing deficiencies in water, electricity, and internet.
Chief Minister’s College Students Rehabilitation Scheme (CMCSRS)
CMCSRS aims at providing the required educational facilities to the displaced and affected undergraduate students because of the prevailing social unrest in the state. This scheme is initiated to enable such students to continue with their education without interruption.
Chief Minister's COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme
The guidelines of the "Chief Minister's COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme" were approved by the Dept. of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting economic dislocations have severely affected the livelihood of a large percentage of the population.
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes
The scheme "CMAT - Scheme for Award to Distinguished Artistes" is a scheme by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Govt. of Manipur, to encourage and felicitate the artistes (in the field of culture) belonging to different fields for their achievements such as winning National Awards namely Padma Award, etc.
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Artiste’s Pension
The scheme "Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Artiste’s Pension" by the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur provides a monthly pension of up to ₹ 4,000/- to the aged reputed artists who have contributed to making the tradition, culture, and art forms of Manipur more vibrant.
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival
Through the scheme "Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT)-Scheme of Festival Assistance for Participating in International & National Festival", the artists will be extended a sum of financial assistance to meet their travel costs and journey costs to participate in International Festivals.
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT): Support For Purchase Of Instruments / Equipment
The scheme "CMAT: Support for Purchase of Instruments / Equipment" aims to support many talented students and budding artistes, who are economically well but in need of instruments/equipment for their learning and performance purpose to help them groom towards professionalism.
Chief Ministergi Artistessingi Tengbang - Assistance To The Cultural Group For Training With New Production
"CMAT - Assistance to the Cultural Group for Training with New Production" by the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur aims at providing financial assistance to registered cultural groups that have been relentlessly working on providing training to the younger generation with new products.
Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang
"Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. The scheme provides Free Travel & Concession to the Persons with Disabilities. All the PwDs who are a domicile of the State of Manipur are eligible.
Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST): Scholarship Of Students With Disabilities
"CMST: Scholarship of Students with Disabilities" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the Students with Disability who are a domicile of the State of Manipur, and are studying in Class 1st and and above are awarded with scholarship of upto ₹ 8,000/-.
CM’s Lairik Heiminnashi Programme (CMLH): Pre-Matric Remedial Coaching
The scheme aims to provide handholding support in the form of remedial coaching to students studying in government academic institutions or institutions receiving grant-in-aid support from the Government, who belong to minority, OBC or SC communities of the State of Manipur.
Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Beneficiary
The "Financial Assistance for Education of Children of Beneficiary" welfare scheme launched by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides one-time financial assistance for the education of children.
Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women
"Financial Assistance to Poor & Needy Widow Women" is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows in the age group of 18-40 years.
Financial Support To The Students Of N.E.R For Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
The scholarship scheme aims to support students of the North Eastern States undergoing studies in different disciplines at different levels in Institutions inside as well as outside the North-East but within the country.
IMA Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme
The "Ima Nongthangleima Yaipha Tengbang Scheme" provides support to approximately 4 lakh women in Manipur who are above the age of 40 years. The scheme aims to empower these women by offering crucial financial assistance, thereby aiding them in pursuing diverse livelihood options.
Immediate Assistance in Case of Accident to the Beneficiary
The "Immediate Assistance in Case of Accident to the Beneficiary" scheme was launched by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board & aims to provide financial assistance to registered building workers and their families in case of worker accidents, disabilities, or death.
Incentive Award For Marriage With Disabled Person
"Incentive Award for Marriage with Disabled Person" is a Grant by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, incentive is granted to a person who marries a Person with Disability. This is a State Sponsored Scheme. Only the citizens who are domicile of Manipur can apply.
Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: Export Oriented Production:Large Cardamom Replanting/New planting (Ha)
Under this scheme, growers are encouraged to adopt systematic replanting of large cardamom using high-yielding, disease-free planting materials. It aims to increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance export competitiveness under the Spices Board of India.
Loans and Advances for Construction of a House
The "Loans and Advances for Construction of a House" scheme by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial support to registered construction workers to build their own houses. Beneficiaries can avail loans based on their skill level, with amounts ranging.
Maternity Benefit to the Female Beneficiary
The Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) provide "Maternity Benefit" to female workers registered under the Act. Financial assistance is provided in cases of miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy, up to two times.
Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments of a Beneficiary
The Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial support for the treatment of serious illnesses such as Tuberculosis, Cancer, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, and more, for building workers and their family members.
National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm
The Mission was launched with the aim to enhance the edible oilseeds production and oils availability in the country by harnessing Oil Palm area expansion, increasing CPO production and to reduce import burden on edible oils.
Natural Death Relief (MBOCWWB)
The "Natural Death Relief" scheme launched by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial assistance to the kith and kin of a registered building worker in the event of the worker's natural death.
Northeast BPO Promotion Scheme
The scheme aims to promote the establishment of BPO and Information Technology Enabled Services units in the North-Eastern region. Through the scheme, financial assistance in the form of Viability Gap Funding is provided to eligible companies.
Pension to the Beneficiary Building Worker Who Has Completed 60 Years
The Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides a monthly pension to workers who have completed 5 years of service as a registered beneficiary and reached 60.
Scheme Of Assistance To Persons With Disabilities For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids And Appliances
"Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the PwD is provided with Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, etc.
Skill Development Training Manipur
The Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board offers "Skill Development Training" to registered building workers, their spouse, dependent siblings, and children. The training includes vocational and skill development courses from recognized government and private providers.
Startup Manipur
The state government of Manipur has introduced the 'Startup Manipur' initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable economic development and generating significant employment opportunities in the region.
State Merit Scholarship Manipur
The Directorate of University & Higher Education, Manipur is interested in awarding State Merit Scholarships to meritorious students of Manipur through online application submissions to promote higher education for economically weaker students in the state.
Super IAS 500 Scholarship Manipur
The Super IAS 500 Scholarship is a state government initiative in Manipur to provide coaching and financial support to meritorious and brilliant IAS aspirants in the state, with the aim of making Civil Services training more accessible and affordable.
Unemployment Allowance To The Educated Unemployed Persons With Disabilities
"Unemployment Allowance to the Educated Unemployed Persons With Disabilities" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Govt. of Manipur. The payment of unemployment allowance will be applicable to all categories of disabilities except Intellectual Disabilities as specified in RoPwD Act 2016.
Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme
The UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme), 2024, is a Government of India initiative for Northeastern region of India offering various incentives to the industries in both sectors Manufacturing and Service.
Vocational Training Of Destitute Women And Adolescent Girls
"Vocational Training of Destitute Women and Adolescent Girls" is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, a 6-months training is provided in the Trades such as Tailoring & Cutting, Embroidery, and Computer. This is a State Sponsored Scheme.
Central Schemes Available in Manipur
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government schemes are available in Manipur?
There are 34 state-specific government schemes listed for Manipur, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Manipur can also apply for.
Can Manipur residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Manipur are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Manipur government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Manipur?
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