Chief Minister-Gi Sotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST) - Manipur Government Schemes

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Manipur Government launched Chief Minister-Gi Sotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST) On December 3, 2017, on occasion of International Day for Persons with Disability. It aims to provide quality of life to persons with disabilities.
CMST has been designed with 5 sub-schemes. It includes Care-Giver allowances/Maintenance Grant of INR 1500 to PWD with over 80% disability.
Beneficiaries will also be covered under SwavlambanHealth Insurance Scheme for PwD, where State Government will provide beneficiary contribution of INR 366 per annum, which will provide a health insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakhs to four members of a family and OPD charges.
PWD in age group of 19-59 yrs will be provided with soft loans to take up employment opportunities and self-employment through Manipur Society for Skill Development (MSSD).
CMST also includes a Scholarship scheme to students with Disabilities. Rate of annual scholarships - 3000 for Class I-V, 4000 for Class VI-VIII, 6000 for Class IX-XII and 8000 for Graduate & Above.
Under CMST, free travel and concession to PWD are given for free travelling in public transport under Manipur State Transport (MST).
CMST also includes maintenance grant for homeless older persons with monetary support of Rs. 1,000 per month to persons of over 60 years age.

Other Manipur Government Schemes

Scheme Name	Launched	Description	Sub Schemes (s)
Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT)	January 2018	A health assurance scheme for the poor and disabled people.

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