🌸 Manipur Government Schemes 2026
मणिपुर • Capital: Imphal • Population: 28 Lakh • 15+ schemes
| State | Manipur (मणिपुर) |
| Capital | Imphal |
| Population | 28 Lakh |
| Total Schemes Listed | 15+ |
| Central Schemes Available | All central government schemes apply |
🏛️ Manipur State Government Schemes
CM SAKSHAM योजना मणिपुर 2026 — कौशल प्रशिक्षित युवाओं को ₹6,000/माह | CM SAKSHAM Yojana Manipur
CM SAKSHAM (Skill Acquisition & Knowledge Awareness for Manpower) Yojana is a flagship skill development and employment initiative run by the Department of Labour & Employment, Government of Manipur. Its goal is to make unemployed local youth job-ready through structured vocational training and then guide them into placement. Eligible candidates aged 18 to 35 who enrol in an approved skill training centre, ITI, or polytechnic receive a monthly stipend of ₹6,000 throughout their training and placement period, transferred straight to an Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Training spans high-demand trades such as IT, healthcare, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, beauty and wellness, and agri-based work, helping young people in both hill and valley districts build sustainable livelihoods.
मुख्यमंत्री छात्रवृत्ति योजना मणिपुर 2026 — Class 11-12 को ₹12,000/वर्ष | CM Scholarship Manipur
Mukhyamantri Scholarship Yojana Manipur is a higher-secondary scholarship run by the Education Department, Government of Manipur, to keep talented students from low-income families in school. It provides ₹12,000 per year to meritorious students studying in Class 11 and 12 at government and recognized private schools across the state, disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal and credited directly to an Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). By easing the cost of books, fees, and travel at a stage where many students drop out, the scheme aims to cut the higher-secondary dropout rate and encourage students from economically weaker sections to complete their schooling. Applicants must clear a minimum mark requirement in Class 10 and meet a family income ceiling.
Chief Minister's Health for All (CMHT) Manipur 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Health Insurance for BPL Families | health.manipur.gov.in
Chief Minister's Health for All (CMHT) is Manipur Government's flagship health insurance scheme providing cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year to BPL and economically weaker families. Launched to complement AB-PMJAY, CMHT extends coverage to Manipur families not covered under the central scheme. It covers hospitalisation, surgery, critical illness, maternity, and newborn care at empanelled government and private hospitals in Manipur. The scheme prioritises tribal communities, women, and Below Poverty Line families across Manipur's hills and valley districts. CMHT cards are issued by the Health & Family Welfare Department.
Manipur CM Entrepreneurship Development Scheme 2026 — ₹2 Lakh Loan at 4% for Youth | Self-Employment Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister's Entrepreneurship Development Scheme provides concessional loans up to ₹2 lakh at 4% annual interest to unemployed youth of Manipur for starting new enterprises. Covers manufacturing, retail trade, services, and agri-based businesses. The scheme is implemented by the Industries Department through District Industries Centres (DICs). Priority is given to women entrepreneurs and youth from economically weaker sections.
Manipur Social Security Pension 2026 — ₹1,000/Month for Elderly (60+), Widows & Disabled | socialwelfare.manipur.gov.in
Manipur State Social Security Pension provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 to senior citizens (60+), widows, and persons with 40%+ disability who are below the poverty line. The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Department and supplements the central IGNOAPS and IGNDPS pensions. Over 60,000 beneficiaries across Manipur's valley and hill districts receive pensions via DBT to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Manipur Post-Matric Scholarship for ST/SC Students 2026 — ₹8,000–₹15,000/Year | NSP Apply
Manipur Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students provides ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 per year for students pursuing Class 11, 12, and higher education at recognized institutions. Covers maintenance allowance, tuition fees, and study material costs. ST communities covered include Meitei, Naga tribes (Tangkul, Mao, Zeme, etc.), Kuki-Chin-Mizo tribes, and all other recognized tribes of Manipur. Apply via National Scholarship Portal.
Manipur PMAY-G Housing Scheme 2026 — Free Pucca House for BPL Families | ₹1.5–2 Lakh Assistance
Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G), Manipur BPL families in rural areas get ₹1.5 lakh (plain areas) or ₹2 lakh (hill areas) financial assistance to construct a pucca house. Manipur also provides a state top-up of ₹50,000 for hill district beneficiaries under the Manipur State Housing Scheme, making the total assistance ₹2.5 lakh in the hills. Houses include toilet (Swachh Bharat), electricity connection, and LPG under PMUY. Selection through SECC 2011 database and Gram Sabha.
Manipur MGNREGA Wage Employment 2026 — ₹330/Day Guaranteed 100 Days Rural Work | MGNREGS Manipur
Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), rural households in Manipur are guaranteed 100 days of unskilled wage employment per financial year at ₹330 per day. Work includes construction of roads, ponds, check-dams, land levelling, afforestation, and other rural infrastructure. Job cards are issued free of cost by Gram Panchayats. Wages are transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT within 15 days. Manipur's MGNREGS wage rate is ₹330/day as revised in 2024–25.
Manipur Women SHG Revolving Fund 2026 — DAY-NRLM ₹50,000–₹2 Lakh Micro-Loan for Moirangphee & Phanek Weavers
Under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Manipur receive revolving fund loans of ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh for micro-enterprises. Priority sectors include traditional Moirangphee and Phanek handloom weaving, food processing (fermented soybean/ngari/ hawaijar), bamboo crafts, and petty trade. SHGs with 6 months of regular savings and credit history are eligible for the Community Investment Fund (CIF). Interest subvention under DAY-NRLM reduces effective interest to 7% per annum.
Manipur Krishi Input Subsidy 2026 — PM-KISAN ₹6,000/Year + 50% Seeds & Bio-Fertilizer Subsidy
Manipur farmers benefit from PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) providing ₹6,000 per year in three installments of ₹2,000 each, directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. In addition, the Manipur State Agriculture Department provides 50% subsidy on certified seeds (paddy/rice, maize, vegetable, ginger) and bio-fertilizers. Ginger, which is a major cash crop in Manipur's hill districts, receives special input support. The combined scheme supports small and marginal farmers across Manipur's valley and hill cultivation zones.
Manipur BOCW Construction Worker Welfare Scheme 2026 — ₹500/Month Pension, ₹2 Lakh Accident Insurance
Masons, helpers, carpenters, painters and other daily-wage construction labour in Manipur often work without any safety net — and this scheme exists to change that. Administered by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board under the Labour & Employment Department, it draws on the cess collected from construction projects (per the BOCW Act, 1996) to fund worker welfare. Once a labourer registers and keeps up regular contributions to the Welfare Fund, the Board extends a basket of supports: a ₹500/month pension after the age of 60, ₹2 lakh accident insurance, a ₹30,000 housing loan, ₹15,000 maternity benefit, and education assistance for their children. Eligibility hinges on having worked at least 90 days in the preceding year, with cards issued at the Labour Department office.
Manipur Disability Pension 2026 — IGNDPS ₹1,000–₹1,500/Month for 40%+ Disabled Persons
For Manipuris living with a significant disability, a small but dependable monthly income can mean the difference between independence and hardship. That is what the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) sets out to provide. Run on the ground by the Manipur Social Welfare Department, it pays ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 every month to persons certified with 40% or more permanent disability who belong to a Below Poverty Line household. The central IGNDPS amount is topped up by a state contribution so that the combined pension reaches the beneficiary in one transfer. Qualifying conditions follow the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — covering visual and hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental illness, intellectual disability and multiple disabilities — and money is credited straight to an Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT.
Manipur Handloom Weaver Development Scheme 2026 — Free Loom + 50% Yarn Subsidy + ₹500/Month Stipend for Traditional Weavers
The Manipur Handloom & Textiles Department provides comprehensive support to traditional Moirangphee and Phanek handloom weavers. The scheme provides free improved loom (frame loom or fly-shuttle loom), 50% subsidy on yarn and raw materials, and a ₹500/month stipend during training for new weavers. Master weavers receive skill upgradation training and GI tag support. Handloom clusters in Imphal valley and hill districts are linked to state emporiums (Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Emporium) and national craft bazaars for marketing. Financial assistance under the NHDC (National Handloom Development Corporation) yarn supply scheme is channelled through Manipur Apex Weaver Cooperative.
Manipur Antyodaya Food Security Scheme 2026 — AAY/NFSA 35 Kg Rice at ₹3/Kg for BPL Families
Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, Manipur BPL families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category receive 35 kg of rice per family per month at ₹3 per kg and wheat at ₹2 per kg from Fair Price Shops (FPS). Priority Household (PHH) beneficiaries receive 5 kg per person per month at the same subsidised rates. Manipur's food distribution covers all 16 districts through the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department. The one-nation-one-ration card system allows portability across states. AAY cards are issued to the poorest of the poor families identified through Gram Sabha / Ward Committee.
Manipur PMJDY Financial Inclusion 2026 — Zero Balance Bank Account + ₹2 Lakh Accident Insurance + ₹10,000 Overdraft
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in Manipur provides zero-balance bank accounts to unbanked individuals with a RuPay debit card, ₹2 lakh accident insurance (enhanced from ₹1 lakh), and ₹10,000 overdraft facility after 6 months of satisfactory account operation. The scheme aims to bring every unbanked household in Manipur — especially in remote hill districts (Senapati, Tamenglong, Chandel, Ukhrul) — into the formal financial system. Account holders are eligible for DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) for all government schemes including PM-KISAN, PMAY, MGNREGA wages, and pension payments. Mobile banking and micro-ATM services are available at Business Correspondents (BCs) in remote areas.
🇮🏻 Central Government Schemes for Manipur Residents
All 252 central government schemes are applicable to residents of Manipur. The most popular schemes you can apply for right now:
PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2026 — ₹3 Lakh Loan + ₹15,000 Toolkit for 18 Trades | pmvishwakarma.gov.in
PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a central government scheme launched on 17 September 2023 that supports traditional artisans and craftspeople across 18 trades with free skill training (₹500/day stipend), a ₹15,000 toolkit e-voucher, and collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakh at just 5% interest. Implemented by the Ministry of MSME with a ₹13,000 crore budget over 5 years (FY2023-24 to FY2027-28). Registration is done FREE at Common Service Centres (CSC) using Aadhaar biometric authentication.
PM Awas Yojana 2026 — Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin & Urban Subsidy
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), launched in 2016, is India's largest housing programme providing financial assistance to build pucca houses for economically weaker sections. Under PMAY-Gramin (rural), eligible BPL families receive ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.30 lakh in hilly or north-eastern states paid directly through DBT. Under PMAY-Urban, first-time homebuyers in EWS (annual income up to ₹3 lakh) get 6.5% interest subsidy on home loans up to ₹6 lakh, reducing monthly EMI significantly. LIG (income ₹3–6 lakh) gets 6.5%, MIG-I (₹6–12 lakh) gets 4%, and MIG-II (₹12–18 lakh) gets 3% subsidy under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS). Beneficiaries are selected through the SECC database and state government surveys. Over 2.1 crore PMAY houses have been completed as of 2026.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 — ₹6,000/Year to 11 Crore Farmers
PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi), launched in February 2019, provides ₹6,000 per year direct income support to all land-holding farmer families in India — transferred as three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. As of 2026, over 11 crore farmers receive PM-KISAN, making it the world's largest direct cash transfer programme for farmers. All land-holding farming families are eligible, regardless of land size. Farmers must complete annual eKYC (OTP or biometric at CSC) to continue receiving installments. Income tax payees, government employees, and institutional landholders are excluded from PM-KISAN benefits.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Yojana 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Free Health Insurance
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana), launched in September 2018, provides cashless hospitalisation coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year at 30,000+ empanelled government and private hospitals. PM-JAY is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme, covering 55 crore+ people from the bottom 40% of India's population as per the SECC 2011 database. The scheme covers 1,949 medical procedures including surgeries, chemotherapy, kidney dialysis, neonatal care, and mental health treatment — at no cost to the beneficiary. Beneficiaries can avail treatment in any empanelled hospital across any state, completely cashless, using the Ayushman Card. Senior citizens aged 70+ years now get an additional ₹5 lakh top-up cover. Over 8 crore hospitalisation cases have been covered under PM-JAY as of 2026.
PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 — Free LPG Connection
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides free LPG gas connections to women from below poverty line households to replace unhealthy cooking fuel usage.
PM Mudra Yojana 2026 — Collateral-Free Business Loan ₹50K to ₹20 Lakh
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, run through the Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) under the Department of Financial Services, offers collateral-free business loans to non-corporate, non-farm micro and small enterprises. Loans are sanctioned under four categories: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,001–₹5 lakh), Tarun (₹5 lakh–₹10 lakh), and Tarun Plus (₹10 lakh–₹20 lakh, launched 2024 for repeat Tarun borrowers). Funds are routed through banks, RRBs, NBFCs and microfinance institutions, and disbursed directly to the borrower's account, helping small traders, manufacturers and service providers expand. Over 52 crore loans worth ₹27 lakh crore have been sanctioned since 2015.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 2026 — 8.2% Interest Girl Child Savings Scheme
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government-backed savings scheme for girl children offering one of the highest fixed interest rates (8.2% p.a.) with full tax exemption under Section 80C. Minimum deposit just Rs.250/year; maximum Rs.1.5 lakh/year. Account matures 21 years from opening or at marriage after age 18.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme 2025
Kisan Credit Card provides farmers with flexible and affordable short-term credit for cultivation expenses, post-harvest needs, and allied activities at interest rates as low as 4% per annum.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2026 — Apply for Central Scholarships Online
The National Scholarship Portal is a one-stop platform for students to apply for all central government scholarship schemes including pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2026 — 300 Units Free Electricity
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides 300 units of free electricity per month to households that install rooftop solar panels, with a central government subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on installation cost.
E-Shram Card 2026 — Free Registration for Unorganized Workers
E-Shram is a national database for unorganized sector workers providing a Universal Account Number (UAN) card, ₹2 lakh accident insurance, and priority access to 12 government welfare schemes.
Agniveer Scheme 2026 — Agnipath Defence Recruitment, Salary & Seva Nidhi
The Agniveer Scheme, launched under the Agnipath programme in 2022, recruits Indian youth aged 17.5 to 21 years for a 4-year short-service commission in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. Agniveers receive a monthly salary starting at Rs.30,000 (rising to Rs.40,000 in the 4th year) plus risk and hardship allowances. On completion of 4 years, they receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi package of Rs.11.71 lakh (their contribution matched by the government with interest). Up to 25% of each batch is offered permanent enrolment in the regular armed forces based on merit and performance. Agniveers also receive priority in central paramilitary forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF) and several state police recruitment drives.
PM Jan Dhan Yojana 2026 — Zero Balance Bank Account + ₹2 Lakh Insurance
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is India's largest financial inclusion scheme with 56+ crore accounts. Any Indian citizen can open a zero-balance savings account with free RuPay debit card, ₹2 lakh accident insurance, ₹30,000 life insurance, and ₹10,000 overdraft facility.
MGNREGA / NREGA Job Card 2026 — 100 दिन काम की गारंटी, ₹267/दिन मजदूरी
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household in India. Workers receive ₹267/day (minimum wage varies by state) directly to their bank accounts. With over 15 crore active Job Card holders, MGNREGA is the world's largest employment guarantee programme.
PM Internship Scheme 2026 — ₹9,000/Month Stipend | 1 Crore Youth | pminternship.mca.gov.in
PM Internship Scheme is a flagship Government of India initiative launched in 2024 that places 1 crore young Indians (aged 21–24) in 12-month paid internships at top 500 companies across sectors. Interns receive ₹9,000/month stipend (₹6,000 from government + ₹3,000+ from company CSR), ₹6,000 one-time travel grant, and ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana 2026 — ₹3,000/Month Pension for Farmers | maandhan.in
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers launched in 2019. Farmers aged 18–40 contribute a small monthly amount (₹55–₹200 depending on entry age) and receive a guaranteed pension of ₹3,000/month after reaching 60 years of age. The Government of India contributes an equal matching amount to the Pension Fund.
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 — 2026 Free Skill Training + ₹8,000 Certificate | PMKVY
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0) is the fourth phase of India's flagship skill training programme launched in 2022. It provides free short-term skill training in 220+ job roles across industry sectors to 1 crore youth. Trainees receive a National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)-linked certificate, ₹8,000 completion bonus, and placement support through top companies.
PM Swamitva Yojana 2026 — Village Property Card | Drone Survey | ₹5 Lakh Loan Collateral
PM Swamitva Yojana (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) provides legal property rights to village household owners through drone-based survey. Villagers get a Property Card (Adhikar Patra) which can be used as collateral for bank loans up to ₹5 lakh. Launched in 2020, covering 6 lakh+ villages across India.
PM DAKSH Yojana 2026 — Free Skill Training for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities | ₹3,000 Stipend
PM DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana provides free short-term and long-term skill training to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, and Minorities. Trainees receive ₹1,000–₹3,000 monthly stipend during training, placement support, and industry-recognized certification. Apply at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in.
DAY-NRLM Ajeevika 2026 — Self Help Group Loan ₹3 Lakh | aajeevika.gov.in
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) organises rural poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and provides them access to bank credit, livelihood support, and social mobilisation. SHGs get revolving fund of ₹15,000, Community Investment Fund up to ₹2.5 lakh, and bank loans up to ₹3 lakh at subsidised rates.
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About Manipur Government Schemes
Manipur residents can avail of both state government schemes and all central government schemes launched by the Government of India. The state government regularly launches welfare schemes covering agriculture, education, health, housing, women empowerment, and employment.
Popular central schemes like PM Vishwakarma Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana are fully applicable to residents of Manipur. State-specific schemes like CM SAKSHAM Yojana Manipur provide additional benefits exclusive to Manipur residents.