CMST

Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang

State In Kind

States / UT: Manipur

Nodal department: Family Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Travel, Concession, PwD, Person With Disability

Details

"Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. The scheme provides Free Travel & Concession to the Persons with Disabilities. All the Person with Disability who are a domicile of the State of Manipur & possess a Disability Certificate issued by competent authority are eligible to apply to this scheme. The Directorate of Social Welfare will issue a Pass Book to all the eligible beneficiaries for availing the benefits under the scheme.

Benefits

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{ "children": [ { "text": "In cases of Mental Illness
Locomotor disabilities
Visual Impairment
Hearing Impairment
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Haemophilia
Thalassemia
Sickle cell disease they can enjoy 50% travel concession in the Manipur State Transport Services." } ] }
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All persons with Intellectual Disabilities shall be eligible for Free Travel with one escort under this scheme.

In cases of Mental Illness, Locomotor disabilities, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle cell disease, they can enjoy 50% travel concession in the Manipur State Transport Services.

The Directorate of Social Welfare will issue a Passbook to all the eligible beneficiaries for availing the benefits under the scheme.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a Person with Disability.
The applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs.

Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport sized photograph.

Step 3: Submit the form in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What Is The Meaning Of "Shotharabasingi Tengbang"?: The meaning of "Shotharabasingi Tengbang" is "Free Travel & Concession for Persons with Disabilities".
Which Department Manages The "Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" Scheme?: The "Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang" scheme is managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.
What Benefits Are Provided Under This Scheme?: The scheme provides Free Travel & Concession to the Persons with Disabilities.
Can A Person From Mizoram Also Apply To This Scheme?: No, only the citizens who are a domicile of the State of Manipur are eligible to apply to this scheme.
By Whom Should The Disability Certificate Be Issued?: The Disability Certificate should be issued by competent authority.
Who Issues The Pass Book To All The Eligible Beneficiaries?: The Directorate of Social Welfare will issue a Pass Book to all the eligible beneficiaries for availing the benefits under the scheme.
What Percentage Of Travel Concession Shall Be Applicable To A Person With Parkinson’s Disease?: In cases of Mental Illness, Locomotor disabilities, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle cell disease, they can enjoy 50% travel concession in the Manipur State Transport Services.
Can The Travel Concession Be Availed On All Modes On Transport?: No, the beneficiary can can avail 50% travel concession only in the Manipur State Transport Services.
Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/7f/aa/7faaad2d-6483-46c6-a982-026406c4578e/free_travel_consession_for_disabled.docx
Where Can I Find The Link To The Application Form?: The Application Form can be found at this link - https://socialwelfare.mn.gov.in/media/filer_public/7f/aa/7faaad2d-6483-46c6-a982-026406c4578e/free_travel_consession_for_disabled.docx
From Where Can I Get A Hard Copy Of The Format Of The Application Form?: The hard copy of the format of the application form can be collected from District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs.
To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed/Submitted?: The application be addressed/submitted to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
What Documents Are Required Mandatorily In Order To Apply To This Scheme?: The following documents are required mandatorily in order to apply to this scheme - 1. Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority). 2. Two Passport Sized Photographs. 3. Identity Proof (Aadhaar Number / Aadhaar Enrollment Number / Voter ID).

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