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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Manipur.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Official state nodal department overseeing Business & Entrepreneurship schemes and citizen benefits in Manipur.

7Total Schemes
7Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 7 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur administers 7 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Loktak Lake Eco-Tourism Homestay & Floating Hut Subsidy, Manipur Food Processing & Agro-Incubation Subsidy Scheme, Manipur Handloom Weavers Loin Loom to Frame Loom Upgrade Grant, and 4 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://manipur.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Administered Programs (7)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Loktak Lake Eco-Tourism Homestay & Floating Hut Subsidy

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Sustainable tourism initiative providing 50% capital subsidies up to ₹5,00,000 for local lake communities constructing traditional phumdi-friendly eco-homestays and tourist solar boats in Manipur.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Manipur Food Processing & Agro-Incubation Subsidy Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Agro-industrial scheme providing 50% capital subsidies up to ₹15,00,000 for micro food processing units processing King Chilli (U-Morok), passion fruit, pineapple, and indigenous fermented bamboo shoots.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Manipur Handloom Weavers Loin Loom to Frame Loom Upgrade Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Textile modernization program providing 100% free modern computerized jacquard frame looms valued at ₹30,000, solar warp-winding sets, and subsidized silk yarn for traditional women weavers in Manipur.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Manipur Muga & Eri Silk Sericulture Expansion Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Silkworm rearing scheme offering ₹60,000 capital grants for constructing hygienic rearing houses, supply of high-yielding disease-free silkworm layings, and cocoon drying machines in Manipur.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2017

Manipur Start-Up Scheme (Seed Funding & Subsidized Loans)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Financial grant up to ₹3 Lakh and subsidized bank credit up to ₹30 Lakh for innovative youth startups for eligible citizen families across Manipur.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2018

Manipur Startup Scheme (Ideation, Mentoring & Stand-Up Grant)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Flagship entrepreneurship initiative offering non-dilutive seed grants up to ₹3,00,000 for ideation-stage startups, ₹10,00,000 for scaling enterprises, and subsidized bank loans up to ₹1 Crore in Manipur.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2018

Start-Up Manipur (Revenue and Idea Stage Grants of up to ₹10 Lakh for Local Entrepreneurs)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur

Financial assistance up to ₹10 Lakh (combining 30% grant, 65% bank loan, 5% equity) for youth startups in Manipur under official nodal ministry guidelines.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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