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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Nagaland.
Official state nodal department overseeing Education & Learning schemes and citizen benefits in Nagaland.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 5 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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland. 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 Nagaland administers 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Nagaland Eastern & Backward Tribes Higher Education Special Stipend, Nagaland Free School Uniform & Textbook Elementary Grant, Nagaland Smart School STEM & Coding Innovation Lab Scheme, and 2 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 Nagaland's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://nagaland.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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland
Affirmative educational incentive providing direct annual stipends of ₹15,000 and hostel subsidies for students belonging to recognized backward tribes of eastern Nagaland (Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak).
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland
Elementary education welfare scheme providing 2 pairs of free school uniforms, free textbooks, school bags, and stationery kits for all students from Class 1 to 8 in government schools across Nagaland.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland
Science education modernization scheme granting ₹5,00,000 for setting up robotics, 3D printing, and digital STEM innovation labs in government higher secondary schools across all 16 districts.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland
Academic merit scholarship scheme offering direct annual grants of ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 for top-performing undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing general and professional degrees in Nagaland.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland
Full tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance stipend for Scheduled Tribe students in higher education available across districts in Nagaland.