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Unemployment Allowance To The Educated Unemployed Persons With Disabilities

"Unemployment Allowance to the Educated Unemployed Persons With Disabilities" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Govt. of Manipur. The payment of unemployment allowance will be applicable to all categories of disabilities except Intellectual Disabilities as specified in RoPwD Act 2016.

Authority

State

Region

Manipur

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

All categories of disabilities except Intellectual Disabilities as specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.; The applicant should be a Person with Disability.; The applicant should have a minimum qualification of Matriculate.; The applicant should be registered with Special Employment Exchange for more than two years and could not be placed in any gainful occupation.; The applicant should be in the age group of 18-48 years.; The applicant should be a Manipuri by birth or a person who has settled in the state for at least 10 years.; The annual family income of the applicant should not be more than ₹1,80,000/-.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Does This Scheme Accepts Online Application?

No, you can only apply offline to this scheme.

Which Department Manages The Scheme ""Unemployment Allowance To The Educated Unemployed Persons With Disabilities"?

"Unemployment Allowance to the Educated Unemployed Persons With Disabilities" is a Financial Assistance Scheme managed by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur.

Can Resident From Mizoram Also Apply To This Scheme?

No, the scope of this scheme is restricted to the residents of the state of Manipur.

Is This A State Sponsored Scheme Or A Centrally Sponsored Scheme?

This scheme is a State Sponsored Scheme.

Can A Person With An Intellectual Disability Also Apply?

No, the scheme is applicable to all categories of disabilities except Intellectual Disabilities as specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Is There A Minimum Education Criteria For This Scheme?

Yes, the applicant should have passed matriculation.

Is It Mandatory For The Applicant To Be Registered With Special Employment Exchange?

Yes, the applicant should be registered with Special Employment Exchange for more than two years and could not be placed in any gainful occupation.

What Is The Age Criteria For This Scheme?

The age criteria for this scheme is 18-48 years.

Can I Apply To This Scheme If I Am Not A Resident Of Manipur By Birth?

In order to be eligible, the applicant should either be a Manipuri by birth or settled in the state for at least 10 (ten) years.

Which Types Of Disabilities Are Covered In This Scheme?

All types of disabilities except Intellectual Disabilities as specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Can I Apply To This Scheme If I Am 55 Years Old?

No, in order to be eligible, the applicant should be in the 18-48 years age group.

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/01/20/0120558c-56a7-4e2d-b655-49416e13c0d5/unemployment.pdf

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/01/20/0120558c-56a7-4e2d-b655-49416e13c0d5/unemployment.pdf

How Long Is The Application Form?

The application form is 2-pages in length.

What Documents Are Required To Be Attached With The Application Form?

The following self-attested documents are required to be attached with the application form - | Passport Sized Photograph. | Aadhaar Card. | Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur. | Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority). | Marksheet / Passing Certificate of Matriculation. | Special Employment Exchange Registration Card and Job Seeking Certificate. | Income Certificate. | Details of the Bank Account. | An affidavit duly attested by a Magistrate/ Oath Commissioner in support of his/her claim for unemployment allowance. | Proof of Age. | - Caste Certificate, if they belong to reservation communities.

How Many Passport Sized Photographs Are Required To Be Attached With The Application Form?

Three Passport Sized Photographs are required to be attached with the application form.

Is The "Special Employment Exchange Registration Card" A Mandatory Document For This Scheme?

Yes, the "Special Employment Exchange Registration Card" a mandatory document for this scheme.

Can I Submit The Application By Email?

No, you need to submit the form physically in the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.

What Is The Ful Form Of PwD?

The ful form of PwD is "Persons With Disability".

Can I Apply To This Scheme If I Am Settled In The State For 12 Years>

Yes, if you are settled in the state for at least 10 (ten) years, then you are eligible to apply.