Here is detail on Unemployment allowance introduce by the state government of Manipur for the benefit of people with disabilities.
Unemployment allowance – Manipur
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Scheme |
Unemployment allowance |
Incentive |
The state government has provision of giving assistance to the educated unemployed people with disability which administered by the department of social welfare. Rate of allowance per month: Employment Allowance will range Rs.100 – 200/- per month to unemployed educated persons with disabilities depending on their qualification. The ranges are shown below: a) Matriculate & Undergraduate : allowance is Rs. 100/- per month; b) Graduate/Diploma in any technical education: Allowance is Rs. 150/- per month; c) Post Graduate/Degree in any technical education: allowance is Rs. 200/- per month |
Eligibility |
Above 40% disability, Resident of Manipur by birth or a person who has settled in the state for at least 10 years, Applicant must be registered with Special Employment Exchange for more than 2 year, The person should be in the age group of 18-45 years, The annual family income of the disabled person applying for Unemployment Allowance should not be more than Rs. 60,000/-(Income certificate to this effect will have to be submitted), While enjoying the benefits (unemployment allowance), if the person starts getting other source of income, the allowance will be cancelled with immediate effect |
Documents required |
Disability Certificate (Issued by the State Medical Board for Disability Certificate), Photographs (3 copies), Income Certificate (Issued by District collector/SDC/SDO), Last examination certificate, Copy of Employment exchange registration Card, Age proo |
Procedure |
Application should be made in the prescribed form through the Directorate of Social Welfare, (Disability Cell), Govt. of Manipur. |
Nodal agency |
Social Welfare Department |
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