The "Chief Minister's COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme" is managed by the Dept. of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur.

The guidelines of the "Chief Minister's COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme" were approved by the Dept. of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur on 6th July 2021.

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting economic dislocations have severely affected the livelihood of a large percentage of the population, especially vulnerable groups including daily wage earners, those without a regular source of income, and without sufficient savings to fall back upon. There is a need to have additional direct income support for these vulnerable groups.

No, only those domiciled in Manipur can apply for this scheme.

No, there can be only one beneficiary per family.

No, only the main bread earner of the family can apply.

Yes, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be employed in the informal sector.

This scheme is a State Sponsored scheme.

Yes, this scheme is open to applicants form all genders.

Direct Cash Transfer of ₹ 5,000/- in 2 (two) equal installments (₹ 2,500/- per installment) to every identified family.

The financial assistance will be paid in 2 (two) equal installments (₹ 2,500/- per installment).

The amount of financial assistance in the 2nd installment will be ₹ 2,500/-.

The scheme guidelines can be found at - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/e5/c2/e5c27bf0-8ae4-4202-bd97-f7fb263684c5/cmcalss1.pdf

The application form can be found at - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/51/fd/51fda9bf-5542-4796-ad45-0bcfa0bb6bda/application_form_-_10__final-cmcalss__1-merged.pdf

The FAQs can be found at - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/e5/c2/e5c27bf0-8ae4-4202-bd97-f7fb263684c5/cmcalss1.pdf

In this scheme, there is no eligible criteria related to the annual income of the applicant.

Inclusion Criteria (subject to exclusion criteria fulfillment): (a) Ration Card Holder. (b) MGNREGA Card Holder. (c) PM-KISAN Beneficiary. (d) CMHT/ PMJAY Beneficiary. (e) PMUY Beneficiary. (f) PM SVANidhi Beneficiary. (g) CMST/ CMAT Beneficiary. (h) PMAY (G) or PMAY (U) Beneficiary. (i) SBM (G) or SBM (U) Beneficiary. (j) Person in Vendor List of Municipalities or District Councils. (k) Person with a permit for public transport/ school van in Municipalities or District Councils.

Auto, Winger, Bus, Rickshaw, etc are eligible under the "Public Transport Driver" occupation.

The following types of Farmers are covered: Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry.

The full form of COVID is "Corona Virus Disease".

In the case of Street Vendors/Women Vendors: Street Vendor card/list of Municipalities or District Councils.

In the case of public Transport Drivers (Autorickshaw, Cycle Rickshaw, Tata Magic, Winger, Bus): Permit for public transport issued by Transport Dept./Municipalities/District Councils.

In the case of School Van Driver: School Van Permit/Certificate issued by the Transport Department / School Authority concerned.

The following documents are required in support of socio-economic status: Document A: Copy of Registration/license/permit/ the of beneficiaries, etc. issued by the relevant Department in connection with the above profession/occupation. Document B: Copy of the bank passbook containing details of the bank account number, name & details of the bank, and name of the account holder.

In case the applicant does not have an Aadhaar Number, then the Deputy Commissioner must certify the claim and allow other documents to be submitted (voter ID, MGNREGA Job Card, etc.).

Yes, the Aadhaar Enrolment is a must before the release of the 2nd installment.

The full form of CMAT "Chief Minister's Artistesingi Tengbang".