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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Mizoram.
Official state nodal department overseeing Social Welfare & Security schemes and citizen benefits in Mizoram.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 6 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.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram 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.
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 Mizoram. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram administers 6 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Mizoram Chief Minister's Social Assistance Programme (Disabled & Destitute), Mizoram Destitute Widow & Single Mother Pension Scheme, Mizoram Senior Citizen Old Age Pension Scheme, and 3 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://mizoram.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.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram 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.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram 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.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram
Social security welfare program providing monthly pension of ₹1,500, free assistive aids, and conveyance allowances to persons with severe disabilities and destitute citizens in Mizoram.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram
Women social security scheme providing monthly pension of ₹1,200 and vocational self-employment startup grants of ₹20,000 for destitute widows and divorced single mothers in Mizoram.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram
Social assistance program providing monthly pension of ₹1,000 for destitute senior citizens aged 60 and above living below the poverty line across Mizoram.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram
Social harmony program offering a one-time cash award of ₹50,000 and joint fixed deposits to encourage inter-community and non-tribal harmony marriages legally registered in Mizoram.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram
Substance abuse recovery scheme offering 100% free residential detox, psychosocial therapy, vocational skilling, and ₹30,000 post-rehabilitation enterprise grants for youth in Mizoram.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Mizoram
Direct financial assistance of ₹50,000 per family for household livelihood creation and micro-trades disbursed directly via DBT into bank accounts.