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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 Health & Healthcare 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 Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) Nagaland, Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS Nagaland), Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS Cashless Health Cover of ₹5 Lakh per Family), 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 Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) Nagaland

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Universal cashless health coverage of ₹5 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh per family across empanelled hospitals ensuring accessible healthcare and medical security.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS Nagaland)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Universal health assurance scheme providing ₹20,00,000 cashless tertiary cover for state government employees/pensioners and ₹5,00,000 cashless cover for all general resident families in Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS Cashless Health Cover of ₹5 Lakh per Family)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Universal cashless inpatient health insurance of ₹5 Lakh per family per year for all indigenous residents of Nagaland provided through direct benefit transfer.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Nagaland 24x7 Solar Powered Primary Health Centre Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Healthcare infrastructure resilience mission installing 5 kW to 10 kW hybrid solar rooftop power systems with lithium storage to ensure uninterrupted baby deliveries and cold chains across all 150+ remote PHCs.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Nagaland Chief Minister's Free Dialysis Service Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Renal welfare program offering 100% free hemodialysis sessions, consumables, and dialyzer reprocessing for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients across all operational district dialysis units.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Nagaland Emergency Medical Helicopter Evacuation & Referral Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Emergency medical logistics service providing 80% subsidized helicopter air ambulance airlift from remote hill districts (Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire) to apex tertiary hospitals in Kohima and Dimapur.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Nagaland Free Essential Drugs & Tele-Radiology Diagnostic Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland

Universal primary health program offering 100% free essential medicines, free diagnostic laboratory tests, and cloud tele-radiology X-ray reading across all district and sub-district hospitals in Nagaland.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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