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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

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

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Official state nodal department overseeing Farmers & Agriculture schemes and citizen benefits in Nagaland.

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 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.

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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 Nagaland. 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 Nagaland

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

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

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland administers 7 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Chief Minister's Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI) Agriculture Loan Subsidy, Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI Subsidized Credit of up to ₹15 Lakh for Agri-Entrepreneurs), Nagaland Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) Livelihood 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 Nagaland for a grievance?▾

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Administered Programs (7)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Chief Minister's Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI) Agriculture Loan Subsidy

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Agricultural credit program offering 30% capital investment subsidies up to ₹4,50,000 and 4% interest subvention for small farmers procuring tractors, greenhouse units, and cold rooms in Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI Subsidized Credit of up to ₹15 Lakh for Agri-Entrepreneurs)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Subsidized bank credit up to ₹15 Lakh with 30% capital subsidy and 4% interest subvention for rural livelihood ventures.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2018

Nagaland Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) Livelihood Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Apiculture promotion program providing free modern scientific bee boxes, honey extractors, protective suits, and buyback support for indigenous stingless bee and rock bee keepers in Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2017

Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM Input & Equipment Subsidy)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

75% subsidy on scientific bee-boxes, honey extractors, protective gear, and guaranteed buyback for beekeepers available across districts in Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Nagaland King Chilli (Raja Mircha) GI Commercial Cultivation Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Spices development scheme providing ₹25,000 per hectare, shade-net polyhouses, organic bio-inputs, and export air-cargo subsidies for growers of world-famous GI-tagged Naga King Chilli.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Nagaland Piggery Mission Commercial Breeding Unit Subsidy

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Livestock mission offering 50% capital subsidies up to ₹3,00,000 for setting up 10-sow commercial pig breeding farms, feed processing grinders, and biosecure sheds in Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Nagaland Terrace Rice Cultivation & Jhum Re-adaptation Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Sustainable agriculture initiative providing ₹50,000 per hectare for constructing permanent bench terraces, contour stone bunds, and gravity irrigation channels on hill slopes across Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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